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Nursing program coordinator salary

Average nursing program coordinator salary

$64,285

$30.91 hourly rate

Entry-level nursing program coordinator salary
$45,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Nursing Program Coordinator Salary

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.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

  • Managing nursing curricula and faculty
  • Ensuring compliance with accreditation standards
  • Supervising student outcomes and assessments
  • Collaborating with healthcare facilities for clinical placements

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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Where can a Nursing Program Coordinator earn more?

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Columbus, OH$88,177
New Orleans, LA$55,256
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Mayo Clinic$95,240
Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners$74,002

Nursing program coordinator salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a nursing program coordinator typically falls between $61,803 and $144,650.
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Average nursing program coordinator salary by state

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.

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Highest paying states for nursing program coordinators

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Delaware$81,506$39.19
2Oregon$85,198$40.96
3Connecticut$80,237$38.58
4Idaho$74,525$35.83
5New Jersey$81,546$39.20
6Nevada$81,483$39.17
7New York$76,728$36.89
8Washington$83,669$40.23
9New Hampshire$74,680$35.90
10Minnesota$74,297$35.72
11Maryland$76,695$36.87
12California$83,113$39.96
13Rhode Island$72,301$34.76
14Arizona$71,116$34.19
15Wyoming$73,245$35.21
16North Carolina$73,909$35.53
17Michigan$64,979$31.24
18Tennessee$70,252$33.77
19Virginia$73,950$35.55
20Ohio$70,758$34.02
21South Dakota$62,016$29.82
22Missouri$69,313$33.32
23Maine$68,016$32.70
24South Carolina$69,997$33.65
25New Mexico$60,792$29.23
26Alabama$60,751$29.21
27District of Columbia$76,096$36.58
28Utah$63,117$30.34
29Montana$61,349$29.49
30North Dakota$57,915$27.84
31West Virginia$61,355$29.50
32Colorado$61,153$29.40
33Massachusetts$69,576$33.45
34Georgia$60,666$29.17
35Pennsylvania$61,662$29.65
36Kentucky$59,362$28.54
37Alaska$66,032$31.75
38Illinois$60,240$28.96
39Hawaii$58,477$28.11
40Texas$57,607$27.70
41Kansas$52,726$25.35
42Indiana$55,088$26.48
43Arkansas$51,430$24.73
44Iowa$54,655$26.28
45Wisconsin$58,362$28.06
46Oklahoma$51,596$24.81
47Vermont$60,854$29.26
48Nebraska$53,442$25.69
49Louisiana$55,390$26.63
50Mississippi$51,681$24.85
51Florida$53,757$25.84

Highest paying cities for nursing program coordinators

The highest-paying cities for nursing program coordinators are San Luis Obispo, CA, Springfield, OR, and Vancouver, WA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Luis Obispo, CA$88,177$42.39
2Springfield, OR$86,759$41.71
3Vancouver, WA$85,666$41.19
4New York, NY$77,185$37.11
5Durham, NC$75,682$36.39
6Rochester, MN$74,456$35.80
7Norfolk, VA$73,967$35.56
8Surprise, AZ$71,494$34.37
9Springfield, MA$70,825$34.05
10Columbus, OH$70,602$33.94
11Chattanooga, TN$69,872$33.59
12Kansas City, MO$69,531$33.43
13Philadelphia, PA$62,091$29.85
14Denver, CO$61,146$29.40
15Chicago, IL$60,382$29.03
16Austin, TX$58,274$28.02
17Madison, WI$58,238$28.00
18Fargo, ND$58,055$27.91
19Mishawaka, IN$55,870$26.86
20New Orleans, LA$55,256$26.57

Nursing program coordinator salary details

A nursing program coordinator's salary ranges from $45,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $90,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average nursing program coordinator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a nursing program coordinator's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly 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

Highest paying nursing program coordinator jobs

The highest paying types of nursing program coordinators are clinical instructor, practical nursing teacher, and practical nursing instructor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Clinic Registered Nurse$70,075$5,840$33.69520,812
Instructor Nurse$68,098$5,675$32.7450,341
Adjunct Clinical Instructor$67,696$5,641$32.5588,235
Clinical Instructor$84,613$7,051$40.6887,152
Adjunct Nursing Faculty$63,831$5,319$30.6966,092
Nursing Faculty$63,552$5,296$30.5564,292

Top companies hiring nursing program coordinators now:

  1. Mayo Clinic jobs (11)
  2. PeaceHealth jobs (16)
  3. Boston Public Schools jobs (6)
  4. Legacy Health jobs (3)
  5. CRI Foster Care jobs (5)

Which companies pay nursing program coordinators the most?

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.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Mayo Clinic$95,240$45.79
2Stanford Health Care$86,328$41.50
3Tenet Healthcare$86,238$41.46
4Sutter Health$82,514$39.67
5PeaceHealth$81,729$39.29
6Boston Public Schools$81,458$39.16
7Dean Health Plan$80,618$38.76
8Baystate Health$80,209$38.56
9Trident Medical Center$79,517$38.23
10LCMC Health$78,129$37.56
11Miami Children's Museum$78,046$37.52
12Legacy Health$77,981$37.49
13Community Health Systems$77,843$37.42
14Nicklaus Children's Hospital$75,940$36.51
15Onslow Memorial Hospital$75,895$36.49
16Adventist HealthCare$75,793$36.44
17Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego$75,728$36.41
18Dana-Farber Cancer Institute$75,240$36.17
19Mercy Corps$74,339$35.74
20Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners$74,002$35.58

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$68,000$66,800$65,600$64,400$63,200$62,000
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Nursing program coordinator salary trends

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.

Average nursing program coordinator salary over time

Compare nursing program coordinator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Nursing program coordinator salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly 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%

Recently added nursing program coordinator salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Get It-HealthcareRegistered Nurse Program Coordinator-RemoteFairmount, MD06/29/2025$89,741
Hillside EnterprisesNurse Coordinator-Critical Time Transition ProgramRochester, NY06/27/2025$60,500
Prime Healthcare ServicesThe Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Sane Program Coordinator-Emergency DepartmentChicago, IL06/27/2025$75,988
State of IllinoisProgram NurseDixon, IL06/27/2025$86,064
Utoledo Current EmployeeMagnet Program Coordinator RNToledo, OH06/27/2025$80,000
Commonspirit Health Mountain RegionRN Program CoordinatorLakewood, CO06/27/2025$82,603
University of ToledoMagnet Program Coordinator RNToledo, OH06/26/2025$80,000
Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter PublicR 2735 Nurses for District Summer ProgramsBarnstable Town, MA06/26/2025$83,480
Dallas CollegeNursing Program CoordinatorDallas, TX06/26/2025$46,039
College of The MainlandAAS Nursing Program CoordinatorTexas City, TX06/26/2025$70,344

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