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Nurse coordinator salary
Average nurse coordinator salary
$79,040
Understanding Nurse Coordinator Salaries
The average salary for a Nurse Coordinator in the United States is approximately $79,040 annually, which equates to around $38 per hour. This figure can vary based on several factors, including experience, geographic location, and the specific healthcare setting. For instance, Nurse Coordinators in metropolitan areas often earn higher salaries due to increased demand and cost of living.
Salary by Experience
Nurse Coordinators typically see salary increases with more years of experience. Entry-level positions may start around $60,000, while those with several years in the field can earn upwards of $90,000 or more, particularly in specialized roles such as clinical or program management.
Top Paying States
States like California, New York, and Massachusetts often offer the highest salaries for Nurse Coordinators. For example, in California, the average salary can exceed $92,000, reflecting both high demand and living costs. Understanding these factors can help you navigate your career path effectively.
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Where can a Nurse Coordinator earn more?
Nurse coordinator salaries by experience level
| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level nurse coordinator | $62,700 | $30.13 |
| Mid-level nurse coordinator | $78,800 | $37.90 |
| Senior-level nurse coordinator | $108,000 | $51.98 |
Nurse coordinator salary estimates from across the web
Average nurse coordinator salary by state
The average nurse coordinator salary in California, Nevada, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average nurse coordinator salary states are Indiana, North Carolina, and Montana.
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Highest paying states for nurse coordinators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $95,747 | $46.03 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $98,924 | $47.56 |
| 3 | New York | $102,048 | $49.06 |
| 4 | Delaware | $95,709 | $46.01 |
| 5 | Nevada | $102,957 | $49.50 |
| 6 | California | $129,880 | $62.44 |
| 7 | Washington | $97,615 | $46.93 |
| 8 | Oregon | $99,056 | $47.62 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $101,940 | $49.01 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $78,899 | $37.93 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $92,651 | $44.54 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $82,887 | $39.85 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $77,405 | $37.21 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $76,318 | $36.69 |
| 15 | Michigan | $79,747 | $38.34 |
| 16 | Maryland | $87,037 | $41.84 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $101,100 | $48.61 |
| 18 | Ohio | $75,259 | $36.18 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $87,025 | $41.84 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $81,515 | $39.19 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $74,195 | $35.67 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $95,192 | $45.77 |
| 23 | Arizona | $79,260 | $38.11 |
| 24 | Colorado | $79,599 | $38.27 |
| 25 | Texas | $71,802 | $34.52 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $72,637 | $34.92 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $66,015 | $31.74 |
| 28 | Illinois | $77,829 | $37.42 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $77,708 | $37.36 |
| 30 | Vermont | $69,043 | $33.19 |
| 31 | Utah | $75,132 | $36.12 |
| 32 | Virginia | $75,445 | $36.27 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $67,211 | $32.31 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $69,152 | $33.25 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $65,174 | $31.33 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $64,899 | $31.20 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $65,839 | $31.65 |
| 38 | Indiana | $64,188 | $30.86 |
| 39 | Idaho | $69,404 | $33.37 |
| 40 | Alaska | $69,598 | $33.46 |
| 41 | Iowa | $64,247 | $30.89 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $61,321 | $29.48 |
| 43 | Missouri | $68,147 | $32.76 |
| 44 | Florida | $61,643 | $29.64 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $64,783 | $31.15 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $65,249 | $31.37 |
| 47 | Georgia | $67,619 | $32.51 |
| 48 | Montana | $62,830 | $30.21 |
| 49 | Alabama | $64,475 | $31.00 |
| 50 | Kansas | $60,541 | $29.11 |
| 51 | North Carolina | $63,705 | $30.63 |
Highest paying cities for nurse coordinators
The highest-paying cities for nurse coordinators are Palo Alto, CA, Las Vegas, NV, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palo Alto, CA | $140,310 | $67.46 |
| 2 | Las Vegas, NV | $103,204 | $49.62 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $102,304 | $49.18 |
| 4 | Livingston, NJ | $101,998 | $49.04 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $98,904 | $47.55 |
| 6 | Bellingham, WA | $96,289 | $46.29 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $95,257 | $45.80 |
| 8 | New Haven, CT | $92,776 | $44.60 |
| 9 | Baltimore, MD | $87,122 | $41.89 |
| 10 | Woonsocket, RI | $86,704 | $41.68 |
| 11 | Detroit, MI | $79,858 | $38.39 |
| 12 | Denver, CO | $79,566 | $38.25 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $79,433 | $38.19 |
| 14 | Philadelphia, PA | $79,339 | $38.14 |
| 15 | Chicago, IL | $78,018 | $37.51 |
| 16 | Norfolk, VA | $75,513 | $36.30 |
| 17 | Austin, TX | $72,029 | $34.63 |
| 18 | Kansas City, MO | $68,245 | $32.81 |
| 19 | Atlanta, GA | $67,887 | $32.64 |
| 20 | Omaha, NE | $65,862 | $31.66 |
Nurse coordinator salary details
A nurse coordinator's salary ranges from $61,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $102,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a nurse coordinator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $102,000 | $8,500 | $49 |
| 75th Percentile | $90,000 | $7,500 | $43 |
| Average | $79,040 | $6,587 | $38 |
| 25th Percentile | $69,000 | $5,750 | $33 |
| 10th Percentile | $61,000 | $5,083 | $29 |
Highest paying nurse coordinator jobs
The highest paying types of nurse coordinators are head nurse, field nurse, and oncology registered nurse.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology Registered Nurse | $74,716 | $6,226 | $35.92 | 636,524 |
| Psychiatric Nurse | $64,922 | $5,410 | $31.21 | 608,055 |
| Registered Nurse | $73,349 | $6,112 | $35.26 | 646,159 |
| Consultant Nurse | $71,690 | $5,974 | $34.47 | 58,140 |
| Pediatric Nurse | $72,945 | $6,079 | $35.07 | 614,706 |
| School Nurse | $54,998 | $4,583 | $26.44 | 282,124 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for nurse coordinators, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Sophia Thomas
President, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
-Starting salaries for NPs are exceptional, and usually hover between $80,000-100,000, but that can vary significantly based on geographic location, work setting, and certification/specialty. Some salaries are higher.
-The bureau of labor statistics (BLS) offers an excellent breakdown of salaries by region and state as well: link
-(Note: some stats on the BLS website are reflective of the Mean or Average salary and others represent the Median or midpoint. AANP data are all reported in Median)
-As NPs advance in their careers, there is a clear and positive relationship between number of years' experience and salary growth.
Top companies hiring nurse coordinators now:
Which companies pay nurse coordinators the most?
Nurse coordinator salaries at Tenet Healthcare and Pace University are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average nurse coordinator salary at companies like Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings and Appalachian Regional Healthcare are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tenet Healthcare | $96,947 | $46.61 |
| 2 | Pace University | $93,093 | $44.76 |
| 3 | Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings | $92,560 | $44.50 |
| 4 | Appalachian Regional Healthcare | $92,421 | $44.43 |
| 5 | Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center | $90,887 | $43.70 |
| 6 | Sutter Health | $90,490 | $43.50 |
| 7 | TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center | $90,380 | $43.45 |
| 8 | eviCore healthcare | $90,193 | $43.36 |
| 9 | University Hospitals | $89,878 | $43.21 |
| 10 | Community Health Systems | $89,305 | $42.94 |
| 11 | Stanford Health Care | $89,016 | $42.80 |
| 12 | The Medical Center Inc | $88,339 | $42.47 |
| 13 | Onslow Memorial Hospital | $88,172 | $42.39 |
| 14 | Huntington Hospital | $88,010 | $42.31 |
| 15 | Northside Hospital | $87,894 | $42.26 |
| 16 | Van Wert Health | $87,840 | $42.23 |
| 17 | Union Health | $87,760 | $42.19 |
| 18 | Capital Health | $87,568 | $42.10 |
| 19 | Medical Billing | $87,490 | $42.06 |
| 20 | UT Health East Texas | $87,108 | $41.88 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Nurse coordinator salary trends
The average nurse coordinator salary has risen by $11,064 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average nurse coordinator earned $67,976 annually, but today, they earn $79,040 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for nurse coordinators over the last decade.
Compare nurse coordinator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average nurse coordinator salary over time
Compare nurse coordinator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Nurse coordinator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,000 | $38.00 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $76,900 | $36.98 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $75,300 | $36.18 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $73,400 | $35.31 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $71,800 | $34.53 | +1.4% |
Recently added nurse coordinator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Health | Regulatory/Accreditation Nurse Coordinator | Silver Spring, MD | 06/30/2025 | $70,395 |
| Orsini Specialty Pharmacy | Nursing Care Coordinator-Hybrid | Elk Grove Village, IL | 06/29/2025 | $45,914 |
| Akahillc | Nurse Coordinator I | Washington, DC | 06/29/2025 | $73,045 |
| Adams County | Immunization Nurse Coordinator | Westminster, CO | 06/28/2025 | $81,088 |
| Open Fertility | IVF Nurse Coordinator (RN) | Roseville, CA | 06/28/2025 | $100,176 |
| Hillside Enterprises | Nurse Coordinator-Therapeutic Foster Care-Western/Southern Region | Bath, NY | 06/27/2025 | $60,500 |
| University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Washington | Medical Oncology Nurse Coordinator/Nurse Navigator | Baltimore, MD | 06/27/2025 | $80,370 |
| Adecco Us, Inc. | Nurse Coordinator | Palo Alto, CA | 06/26/2025 | $112,698 |
| Sanford Health | RN-MDS Coordinator Nurse--Day Shift | Wamego, KS | 06/26/2025 | $70,958 |
| Medstar Research Institute | (RN) Ambulatory Nurse Coordinator | Clinton, MD | 06/25/2025 | $87,318 |
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