Nurse Extern Salary Guide
Average Nurse Extern Salary
Average Nurse Extern Salary
$22.55/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Extern is $22.55 per hour. This is 72% lower than the nursing US average of $38.80.
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Nurse Extern compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
Salaries for Nurse Extern compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$22.55/hour
72% lower than the nursing US average.
$38.80/hour
United States
Where do Nurse Externs get paid the most?
Where do Nurse Externs get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $47 | $49 |
| North Carolina | $45 | $46 |
| Missouri | $42 | $54 |
| Texas | $36 | $50 |
| Kansas | $32 | $36 |
| Florida | $32 | $35 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $33 |
| South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Extern jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Extern jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Healthcare | $28 | $31 |
| Community Medical Centers | $27 | $27 |
| HealthOne | $19 | $19 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $18 | $18 |
| HCA Capital Division | $16 | $16 |
| HCA St. David's Healthcare | $16 | $16 |
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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- Saint Petersburg General Hospital
- Saint Petersburg, FL
$31+/hour
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- Northside Hospital & Tampa Bay Heart Institute
- Saint Petersburg, FL
$31+/hour
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- Largo Medical Center
- Largo, FL
$31+/hour
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- HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital
- Port Charlotte, FL
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$31+/hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern
- HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
- Englewood, FL
- Days
$31+/hour
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