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A Nursing Program Coordinator plays a crucial role in managing nursing education initiatives, ensuring that programs meet regulatory and academic standards. As of October 2025, the average annual salary for this position is $64,285, with a range that can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and specific employer. For instance, states like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the higher cost of living and greater demand for skilled nursing educators.
In addition to salary, Nursing Program Coordinators benefit from opportunities for professional development and advancement within healthcare education. Many employers support continuing education initiatives, which can enhance both job satisfaction and earnings potential over time. The job market for nurses and educators is expected to grow, making this an opportune time to consider a career in nursing program coordination.
By understanding the salary landscape and job responsibilities, prospective Nursing Program Coordinators can make informed career choices that align with their goals.
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The highest-paying states for nursing program coordinators are Oregon, Washington, and California. The lowest average nursing program coordinator salary states are Florida, Nebraska, and Kansas.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $81,506 | $39.19 |
| 2 | Oregon | $85,198 | $40.96 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $80,237 | $38.58 |
| 4 | Idaho | $74,525 | $35.83 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $81,546 | $39.20 |
| 6 | Nevada | $81,483 | $39.17 |
| 7 | New York | $76,728 | $36.89 |
| 8 | Washington | $83,669 | $40.23 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $74,680 | $35.90 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $74,297 | $35.72 |
| 11 | Maryland | $76,695 | $36.87 |
| 12 | California | $83,113 | $39.96 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $72,301 | $34.76 |
| 14 | Arizona | $71,116 | $34.19 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $73,245 | $35.21 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $73,909 | $35.53 |
| 17 | Michigan | $64,979 | $31.24 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $70,252 | $33.77 |
| 19 | Virginia | $73,950 | $35.55 |
| 20 | Ohio | $70,758 | $34.02 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $62,016 | $29.82 |
| 22 | Missouri | $69,313 | $33.32 |
| 23 | Maine | $68,016 | $32.70 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $69,997 | $33.65 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $60,792 | $29.23 |
| 26 | Alabama | $60,751 | $29.21 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $76,096 | $36.58 |
| 28 | Utah | $63,117 | $30.34 |
| 29 | Montana | $61,349 | $29.49 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $57,915 | $27.84 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $61,355 | $29.50 |
| 32 | Colorado | $61,153 | $29.40 |
| 33 | Massachusetts | $69,576 | $33.45 |
| 34 | Georgia | $60,666 | $29.17 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $61,662 | $29.65 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $59,362 | $28.54 |
| 37 | Alaska | $66,032 | $31.75 |
| 38 | Illinois | $60,240 | $28.96 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $58,477 | $28.11 |
| 40 | Texas | $57,607 | $27.70 |
| 41 | Kansas | $52,726 | $25.35 |
| 42 | Indiana | $55,088 | $26.48 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $51,430 | $24.73 |
| 44 | Iowa | $54,655 | $26.28 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $58,362 | $28.06 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $51,596 | $24.81 |
| 47 | Vermont | $60,854 | $29.26 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $53,442 | $25.69 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $55,390 | $26.63 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $51,681 | $24.85 |
| 51 | Florida | $53,757 | $25.84 |
The highest-paying cities for nursing program coordinators are San Luis Obispo, CA, Springfield, OR, and Vancouver, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis Obispo, CA | $88,177 | $42.39 |
| 2 | Springfield, OR | $86,759 | $41.71 |
| 3 | Vancouver, WA | $85,666 | $41.19 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $77,185 | $37.11 |
| 5 | Durham, NC | $75,682 | $36.39 |
| 6 | Rochester, MN | $74,456 | $35.80 |
| 7 | Norfolk, VA | $73,967 | $35.56 |
| 8 | Surprise, AZ | $71,494 | $34.37 |
| 9 | Springfield, MA | $70,825 | $34.05 |
| 10 | Columbus, OH | $70,602 | $33.94 |
| 11 | Chattanooga, TN | $69,872 | $33.59 |
| 12 | Kansas City, MO | $69,531 | $33.43 |
| 13 | Philadelphia, PA | $62,091 | $29.85 |
| 14 | Denver, CO | $61,146 | $29.40 |
| 15 | Chicago, IL | $60,382 | $29.03 |
| 16 | Austin, TX | $58,274 | $28.02 |
| 17 | Madison, WI | $58,238 | $28.00 |
| 18 | Fargo, ND | $58,055 | $27.91 |
| 19 | Mishawaka, IN | $55,870 | $26.86 |
| 20 | New Orleans, LA | $55,256 | $26.57 |
A nursing program coordinator's salary ranges from $45,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $90,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $90,000 | $7,500 | $43 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| Average | $64,285 | $5,357 | $31 |
| 25th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| 10th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
The highest paying types of nursing program coordinators are clinical instructor, practical nursing teacher, and practical nursing instructor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinic Registered Nurse | $70,075 | $5,840 | $33.69 | 520,812 |
| Instructor Nurse | $68,098 | $5,675 | $32.74 | 50,341 |
| Adjunct Clinical Instructor | $67,696 | $5,641 | $32.55 | 88,235 |
| Clinical Instructor | $84,613 | $7,051 | $40.68 | 87,152 |
| Adjunct Nursing Faculty | $63,831 | $5,319 | $30.69 | 66,092 |
| Nursing Faculty | $63,552 | $5,296 | $30.55 | 64,292 |
Top companies hiring nursing program coordinators now:
Nursing program coordinator salaries at Mayo Clinic and Stanford Health Care are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average nursing program coordinator salary at companies like Tenet Healthcare and Sutter Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayo Clinic | $95,240 | $45.79 |
| 2 | Stanford Health Care | $86,328 | $41.50 |
| 3 | Tenet Healthcare | $86,238 | $41.46 |
| 4 | Sutter Health | $82,514 | $39.67 |
| 5 | PeaceHealth | $81,729 | $39.29 |
| 6 | Boston Public Schools | $81,458 | $39.16 |
| 7 | Dean Health Plan | $80,618 | $38.76 |
| 8 | Baystate Health | $80,209 | $38.56 |
| 9 | Trident Medical Center | $79,517 | $38.23 |
| 10 | LCMC Health | $78,129 | $37.56 |
| 11 | Miami Children's Museum | $78,046 | $37.52 |
| 12 | Legacy Health | $77,981 | $37.49 |
| 13 | Community Health Systems | $77,843 | $37.42 |
| 14 | Nicklaus Children's Hospital | $75,940 | $36.51 |
| 15 | Onslow Memorial Hospital | $75,895 | $36.49 |
| 16 | Adventist HealthCare | $75,793 | $36.44 |
| 17 | Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego | $75,728 | $36.41 |
| 18 | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | $75,240 | $36.17 |
| 19 | Mercy Corps | $74,339 | $35.74 |
| 20 | Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners | $74,002 | $35.58 |
The average nursing program coordinator salary has risen by $11,023 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average nursing program coordinator earned $53,262 annually, but today, they earn $64,285 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for nursing program coordinators over the last decade.
Compare nursing program coordinator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare nursing program coordinator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,300 | $30.91 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $62,300 | $29.93 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $61,500 | $29.56 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $60,600 | $29.15 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $59,500 | $28.61 | +2.1% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get It-Healthcare | Registered Nurse Program Coordinator-Remote | Fairmount, MD | 06/29/2025 | $89,741 |
| Hillside Enterprises | Nurse Coordinator-Critical Time Transition Program | Rochester, NY | 06/27/2025 | $60,500 |
| Prime Healthcare Services | The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Sane Program Coordinator-Emergency Department | Chicago, IL | 06/27/2025 | $75,988 |
| State of Illinois | Program Nurse | Dixon, IL | 06/27/2025 | $86,064 |
| Utoledo Current Employee | Magnet Program Coordinator RN | Toledo, OH | 06/27/2025 | $80,000 |
| Commonspirit Health Mountain Region | RN Program Coordinator | Lakewood, CO | 06/27/2025 | $82,603 |
| University of Toledo | Magnet Program Coordinator RN | Toledo, OH | 06/26/2025 | $80,000 |
| Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public | R 2735 Nurses for District Summer Programs | Barnstable Town, MA | 06/26/2025 | $83,480 |
| Dallas College | Nursing Program Coordinator | Dallas, TX | 06/26/2025 | $46,039 |
| College of The Mainland | AAS Nursing Program Coordinator | Texas City, TX | 06/26/2025 | $70,344 |
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