Nurse Educator Salary Guide
Average Nurse Educator Salary
$54.06/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Educator is $54.06 per hour. This is 11% higher than the nursing US average of $48.30.
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Nurse Educator compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$54.06/hour
11% higher than the nursing US average.
$48.30/hour
United States
Where do Nurse Educators get paid the most?
California pays Nurse Educators the most, averaging $77 per hour, followed by Colorado ($55) and New York ($52). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $97. For comparison, the national average for Nurse Educators is $54 per hour — California pays 43% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $77 | $97 |
| Colorado | $55 | $63 |
| New York | $52 | $67 |
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Illinois | $50 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Missouri | $48 | $62 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Florida | $39 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Educator jobs?
Community Medical Centers pays Nurse Educators the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by United Health Services ($51) and Perm Staff Jobs ($46). Community Medical Centers also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the national average for Nurse Educators is $54 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 18% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $64 | $65 |
| United Health Services | $51 | $56 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $58 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $41 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $40 | $40 |
| Lee Health | $40 | $41 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $36 | $36 |
| University of Miami | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Nurse Educator Career Guide
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Go to the guideTop Nurse Educator Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$57-73/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator
- Clovis Community Medical Center
- Clovis, CA
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$55-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$91K-136K/year
Clinical Nurse Specialist - GI GU
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$86K-139K/year
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