Nurse Educator Salary Guide
Average Nurse Educator Salary
Average Nurse Educator Salary
$51.60/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Educator is $51.60 per hour. This is 25% higher than the nursing US average of $38.80.
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Nurse Educator compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
Salaries for Nurse Educator compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$51.60/hour
25% higher than the nursing US average.
$38.80/hour
United States
Where do Nurse Educators get paid the most?
Where do Nurse Educators get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $60 | $77 |
| Connecticut | $48 | $48 |
| North Carolina | $45 | $46 |
| Missouri | $42 | $54 |
| Mississippi | $38 | $43 |
| Colorado | $38 | $40 |
| Texas | $36 | $50 |
| Virginia | $33 | $38 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $33 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Educator jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Educator jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $60 | $62 |
| Baylor Scott & White Health | $45 | $45 |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | $45 | $45 |
| St. Luke's Health System | $45 | $45 |
| Lee Health | $41 | $41 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $40 | $40 |
| The Hospitals of Providence | $37 | $37 |
| University of Miami | $34 | $34 |
| HCA TriStar | $33 | $33 |
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Educator
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$54-70/hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Educator
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$52-68/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Educator
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Educator
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$52-68/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Educator
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Educator
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$52-68/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
- Waco, TX
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$35-55/hour
Posted 3 days ago
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