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Average Nurse Educator Salary

$54.95/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Educator is $54.95 per hour. This is 18% higher than the nursing US average of $45.28.

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Nurse Educator compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$54.95/hour

18% higher than the nursing US average.

$45.28/hour

United States

Where do Nurse Educators get paid the most?

Colorado pays Nurse Educators the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Virginia ($53) and Texas ($52). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the national average for Nurse Educators is $55 per hour — Colorado pays 2% more.

State	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Colorado	$56	$63
Virginia	$53	$59
Texas	$52	$61
Georgia	$50	$53
North Carolina	$50	$58
Florida	$43	$51
South Carolina	$40	$46
Tennessee	$39	$40

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 Perm Staff Jobs ($51) and Detroit Medical Center ($40). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the national average for Nurse Educators is $55 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 16% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Community Medical Centers	$64	$65
Perm Staff Jobs	$51	$69
Detroit Medical Center	$40	$40
Tampa General Hospital	$38	$39

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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