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Average Nurse Extern Salary

$47.81/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Extern is $47.81 per hour. This is 6% lower than the nursing US average of $50.56.

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Nurse Extern compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$47.81/hour

6% lower than the nursing US average.

$50.56/hour

United States

Where do Nurse Externs get paid the most?

Kansas pays Nurse Externs the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Missouri ($50) and Illinois ($49). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the national average for Nurse Externs is $48 per hour — Kansas pays 11% more.

State	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Kansas	$53	$59
Missouri	$50	$62
Illinois	$49	$54
North Carolina	$49	$58
Iowa	$46	$50
Florida	$40	$51
Tennessee	$39	$40

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Extern jobs?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Externs, averaging $42 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the national average for Nurse Externs is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$42	$61

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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