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Clinical nursing coordinator salary

Average clinical nursing coordinator salary

$69,669

$33.49 hourly rate

Entry-level clinical nursing coordinator salary
$54,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Clinical Nursing Coordinator Salaries

Clinical Nursing Coordinators play a vital role in patient care management, ensuring that healthcare teams deliver high-quality services. The average salary for this position is $69,669 per year, which can vary based on factors such as location, experience, and specific healthcare settings.

Salary Breakdown by State

Salaries differ significantly across the United States. For instance, states like California and New York often offer higher compensation due to the cost of living and demand for skilled nursing professionals. Exploring the average salaries by state can help job seekers identify where they might find the best opportunities.

Impact of Experience

Experience also plays a crucial role in determining salary. Entry-level Clinical Nursing Coordinators may earn less, while those with several years in the field can see substantial increases in their earnings. This makes pursuing further education and certifications beneficial for long-term career growth.

Job Opportunities

In addition to salary insights, understanding the job market for Clinical Nursing Coordinators can aid job seekers in making informed career decisions. With a growing demand for healthcare professionals, many facilities are looking for talented individuals to fill these critical roles.

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Where can a Clinical Nursing Coordinator earn more?

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Columbus, OH$122,176
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Tenet Healthcare$86,980
Denton Regional Medical Center (subsidiary Hospital Of Hca)$79,073

Clinical nursing coordinator salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level clinical nursing coordinator$55,200$26.56
Mid-level clinical nursing coordinator$69,500$33.40
Senior-level clinical nursing coordinator$95,300$45.82

Average clinical nursing coordinator salary by state

The highest-paying states for clinical nursing coordinators are California, New York, and Alaska. The lowest average clinical nursing coordinator salary states are North Dakota, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for clinical nursing coordinators

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$102,306$49.19
2Delaware$87,712$42.17
3Alaska$92,132$44.29
4Pennsylvania$89,511$43.03
5Ohio$81,599$39.23
6West Virginia$75,812$36.45
7Michigan$88,126$42.37
8California$113,454$54.55
9Nevada$88,900$42.74
10Oregon$83,861$40.32
11District of Columbia$101,899$48.99
12Rhode Island$79,876$38.40
13Wyoming$72,960$35.08
14Massachusetts$81,001$38.94
15Connecticut$76,198$36.63
16Washington$79,663$38.30
17Louisiana$72,744$34.97
18New Jersey$84,530$40.64
19Georgia$77,970$37.49
20Kentucky$72,537$34.87
21Wisconsin$76,104$36.59
22Vermont$71,299$34.28
23Tennessee$70,216$33.76
24Arizona$70,915$34.09
25Maryland$75,712$36.40
26New Mexico$68,044$32.71
27Idaho$72,424$34.82
28Virginia$74,506$35.82
29Arkansas$65,602$31.54
30Illinois$73,729$35.45
31Texas$68,731$33.04
32Maine$64,433$30.98
33Hawaii$77,288$37.16
34Colorado$70,722$34.00
35New Hampshire$69,300$33.32
36South Dakota$62,724$30.16
37Alabama$65,163$31.33
38Kansas$69,851$33.58
39Florida$61,986$29.80
40North Dakota$59,525$28.62
41Montana$62,242$29.92
42Minnesota$69,625$33.47
43North Carolina$65,721$31.60
44Oklahoma$57,291$27.54
45Nebraska$64,124$30.83
46Mississippi$63,110$30.34
47South Carolina$57,041$27.42
48Indiana$56,362$27.10
49Utah$62,005$29.81
50Missouri$57,788$27.78
51Iowa$53,995$25.96
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Highest paying cities for clinical nursing coordinators

The highest-paying cities for clinical nursing coordinators are San Jose, CA, New York, NY, and Las Vegas, NV.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Jose, CA$122,176$58.74
2New York, NY$102,769$49.41
3Las Vegas, NV$88,370$42.49
4Seattle, WA$79,975$38.45
5Franklin, WI$76,277$36.67
6Baltimore, MD$75,823$36.45
7Englewood, CO$70,798$34.04
8Hendersonville, TN$70,278$33.79
9Olathe, KS$69,809$33.56
10San Antonio, TX$69,531$33.43
11Raleigh, NC$66,403$31.92
12Saint Petersburg, FL$62,021$29.82
13Salt Lake City, UT$61,847$29.73
14Saint Louis, MO$57,952$27.86

Clinical nursing coordinator salary details

A clinical nursing coordinator's salary ranges from $54,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $89,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average clinical nursing coordinator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a clinical nursing coordinator's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$89,000$7,417$43
75th Percentile$79,000$6,583$38
Average$69,669$5,806$33
25th Percentile$61,000$5,083$29
10th Percentile$54,000$4,500$26

Highest paying clinical nursing coordinator jobs

The highest paying types of clinical nursing coordinators are registered nurse med/surg, nurse coordinator, and registered nurse prn.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Registered Nurse Med/Surg$84,812$7,068$40.78515,200
Registered Nurse$73,349$6,112$35.26646,159
Progressive Care Nurse$71,768$5,981$34.50654,051
Registered Nurse PRN$77,449$6,454$37.24636,925
Staff Nurse$68,342$5,695$32.86699,636
Registered Nurse Charge Nurse$71,342$5,945$34.30645,134

Which companies pay clinical nursing coordinators the most?

Clinical nursing coordinator salaries at Tenet Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average clinical nursing coordinator salary at companies like Stanford Health Care and Wellpath are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Clinical nursing coordinator salary trends

The average clinical nursing coordinator salary has risen by $9,753 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average clinical nursing coordinator earned $59,916 annually, but today, they earn $69,669 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for clinical nursing coordinators over the last decade.

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Average clinical nursing coordinator salary over time

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Clinical nursing coordinator salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$69,700$33.49+2.7%
2024$67,800$32.59+2.1%
2023$66,300$31.89+2.4%
2022$64,700$31.12+2.2%
2021$63,300$30.44+1.4%

Recently added clinical nursing coordinator salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
University of ArkansasNursing Clinical CoordinatorBono, AR06/30/2025$56,000
Stanford Health CareNurse Coordinator (RN)-Clinical Advice Services-Rotating Shifts .80 FTE, Every Other WeekendNora, NE06/28/2025$151,412
Columbia University In The City of New YorkClinical Coordinator III-NPFine, NY06/28/2025$130,000
HCA Healthone CentennialClinical Nurse Coordinator EDCentennial, CO06/28/2025$90,471
Stanford Health CareNurse Coordinator (RN)-Clinical Advice Services-Rotating Shifts .80 FTE, Every Other WeekendNewark, NJ06/27/2025$151,412
University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore WashingtonSenior Clinical Nurse Ortho or Service Line Coordinator 20KBaltimore, MD06/27/2025$76,176
Washington University In St. LouisRN Clinical Nurse Coordinator-CardiologySaint Louis, MO06/27/2025$60,800
HCA Healthone AuroraClinical Nurse Coordinator Labor and DeliveryAurora, CO06/27/2025$90,471
Mission HospitalClinical Nurse Coordinator Night ShiftMorganton, NC06/26/2025$72,002
Mary's CenterClinical Nurse CoordinatorWashington, DC06/26/2025$72,000

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