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Shelly Wells Ph.D.
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It seems like clinical specialists are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for clinical specialists aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. As clinical specialists are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for clinical specialists. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a clinical specialist, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
In order to get you the best states for clinical specialists, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a clinical specialist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for clinical specialists in 2026
1. Connecticut
Total clinical specialist jobs: 363 Average annual salary: $94,836 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
2. Maine
Total clinical specialist jobs: 169 Average annual salary: $79,552 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 1.72
3. Arizona
Total clinical specialist jobs: 613 Average annual salary: $82,133 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 1.41
4. Vermont
Total clinical specialist jobs: 61 Average annual salary: $86,285 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $164,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
5. New York
Total clinical specialist jobs: 1,286 Average annual salary: $85,566 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 1.35
6. Idaho
Total clinical specialist jobs: 205 Average annual salary: $74,109 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 1.68
7. Wyoming
Total clinical specialist jobs: 61 Average annual salary: $77,394 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
8. Oregon
Total clinical specialist jobs: 462 Average annual salary: $78,385 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 1.51
9. West Virginia
Total clinical specialist jobs: 128 Average annual salary: $74,181 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
10. Nevada
Total clinical specialist jobs: 161 Average annual salary: $78,986 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a clinical specialist
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a clinical specialist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $94,836 | $52,000 | 3,588,184 | 363 |
| 2 | Maine | $79,552 | $40,000 | 1,335,907 | 169 |
| 3 | Arizona | $82,133 | $48,000 | 7,016,270 | 613 |
| 4 | Vermont | $86,285 | $45,000 | 623,657 | 61 |
| 5 | New York | $85,566 | $46,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,286 |
| 6 | Idaho | $74,109 | $42,000 | 1,716,943 | 205 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $77,394 | $47,000 | 579,315 | 61 |
| 8 | Oregon | $78,385 | $43,000 | 4,142,776 | 462 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $74,181 | $42,000 | 1,815,857 | 128 |
| 10 | Nevada | $78,986 | $44,000 | 2,998,039 | 161 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $75,440 | $40,000 | 9,005,644 | 741 |
| 12 | California | $93,395 | $53,000 | 39,536,653 | 727 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $68,273 | $35,000 | 1,059,639 | 130 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $65,531 | $40,000 | 755,393 | 84 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $80,916 | $42,000 | 6,859,819 | 261 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $68,906 | $41,000 | 5,576,606 | 515 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $79,126 | $41,000 | 1,342,795 | 21 |
| 18 | Washington | $66,996 | $37,000 | 7,405,743 | 769 |
| 19 | Texas | $66,458 | $39,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,621 |
| 20 | Maryland | $70,538 | $39,000 | 6,052,177 | 511 |
| 21 | Indiana | $68,459 | $39,000 | 6,666,818 | 433 |
| 22 | Utah | $61,465 | $36,000 | 3,101,833 | 323 |
| 23 | Florida | $60,542 | $37,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,779 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $64,820 | $38,000 | 10,273,419 | 737 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $64,639 | $38,000 | 2,088,070 | 154 |
| 26 | Delaware | $68,500 | $37,000 | 961,939 | 84 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $64,959 | $39,000 | 2,984,100 | 95 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $61,299 | $34,000 | 693,972 | 204 |
| 29 | Virginia | $64,676 | $37,000 | 8,470,020 | 639 |
| 30 | Michigan | $62,489 | $34,000 | 9,962,311 | 507 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $57,298 | $40,000 | 1,427,538 | 84 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $55,985 | $34,000 | 6,715,984 | 465 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $56,090 | $30,000 | 12,805,537 | 930 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $59,569 | $36,000 | 3,004,279 | 168 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $53,640 | $31,000 | 5,795,483 | 465 |
| 36 | Alabama | $60,047 | $36,000 | 4,874,747 | 188 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $58,303 | $35,000 | 3,930,864 | 196 |
| 38 | Colorado | $57,105 | $35,000 | 5,607,154 | 435 |
| 39 | Missouri | $56,612 | $34,000 | 6,113,532 | 388 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $49,678 | $29,000 | 4,684,333 | 283 |
| 41 | Kansas | $52,400 | $32,000 | 2,913,123 | 222 |
| 42 | Montana | $44,490 | $26,000 | 1,050,493 | 180 |
| 43 | Illinois | $53,077 | $30,000 | 12,802,023 | 914 |
| 44 | Ohio | $50,045 | $28,000 | 11,658,609 | 696 |
| 45 | Georgia | $52,087 | $31,000 | 10,429,379 | 692 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $50,667 | $31,000 | 1,920,076 | 147 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $43,380 | $26,000 | 869,666 | 103 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $46,181 | $27,000 | 4,454,189 | 254 |
| 49 | Iowa | $44,929 | $26,000 | 3,145,711 | 248 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $46,710 | $28,000 | 5,024,369 | 244 |
| 51 | Alaska | $39,953 | $20,000 | 739,795 | 20 |
Highest paying states for clinical specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. Clinical Specialist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $94,836 |
| 2 | Maine | $79,552 |
| 3 | Arizona | $82,133 |
| 4 | Vermont | $86,285 |
| 5 | New York | $85,566 |
| 6 | Idaho | $74,109 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $77,394 |
| 8 | Oregon | $78,385 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $74,181 |
| 10 | Nevada | $78,986 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $75,440 |
| 12 | California | $93,395 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $68,273 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $65,531 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $80,916 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $68,906 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $79,126 |
| 18 | Washington | $66,996 |
| 19 | Texas | $66,458 |
| 20 | Maryland | $70,538 |
| 21 | Indiana | $68,459 |
| 22 | Utah | $61,465 |
| 23 | Florida | $60,542 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $64,820 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $64,639 |
| 26 | Delaware | $68,500 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $64,959 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $61,299 |
| 29 | Virginia | $64,676 |
| 30 | Michigan | $62,489 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $57,298 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $55,985 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $56,090 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $59,569 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $53,640 |
| 36 | Alabama | $60,047 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $58,303 |
| 38 | Colorado | $57,105 |
| 39 | Missouri | $56,612 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $49,678 |
| 41 | Kansas | $52,400 |
| 42 | Montana | $44,490 |
| 43 | Illinois | $53,077 |
| 44 | Ohio | $50,045 |
| 45 | Georgia | $52,087 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $50,667 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $43,380 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $46,181 |
| 49 | Iowa | $44,929 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $46,710 |
| 51 | Alaska | $39,953 |
Expert opinions on the best states for clinical specialists
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for clinical specialists to find work opportunities?
Shelly Wells Ph.D.
Chair and Professor of Nursing, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Nurses continue to be in high demand throughout the nation. While new graduate nurses may not be able to find their dream "no weekends, day shift position in their favorite specialty" right out of school, there are opportunities abound for the new nurse to build their skills to prepare for that dream position. The demand for nurses in community-based agencies is increasing. Nurses who have completed their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree find expanded leadership opportunities, public health, and non-traditional nursing positions. One does not have to live in or near a large city to find a chance to work as a registered nurse as there are countless positions in rural America waiting for the right graduate nurses.
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Updated January 8, 2025