Average Stroke Nurse Salary

$46.48/hour

The average salary for a Stroke Nurse is $46.48 per hour. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $48.12.

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Stroke Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$46.48/hour

4% lower than the nursing US average.

$48.12/hour

United States

Where do Stroke Nurses get paid the most?

Only North Carolina reports pay data for Stroke Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the national average for Stroke Nurses is $46 per hour — North Carolina pays 4% more.

StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
North Carolina$48$58
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Stroke Nurse jobs?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Stroke Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Lee Health ($41) and BJC HealthCare ($40). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the national average for Stroke Nurses is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$45$45
Lee Health$41$41
BJC HealthCare$40$40
Detroit Medical Center$40$40

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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