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Mar 18 2021

Average Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialists

National Average Salary for Clinical Nurse Specialists

The average Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) salary is about $107,050 in the United States. However, nurses can have a wide range of salaries.

Here is a sample of CNS salary ranges reported by various sites:

Website SourceAvg. CNS Salary
Zip Recruiter$132,639
Salary$108,475
Payscale$91,100
Indeed$95,985
Overall Mean$107,050

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Average Clinical Nurse Specialists Salary Compared to Similar Healthcare Professions

CNS’s are a type of Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) who have practiced as an RN. For example, APRNs also include nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives. These positions share a lot of similarities in educational background. However, all of these positions vary in their practice. In conclusion, the specialization an RN chooses to pursue can help develop specific skills and knowledge.

ProfessionAvg. Salary
Clinical Nurse Specialists$107,050
Registered Nurses$77,460
LPNs / LVNs$48,500
Nurse Practitioners$111,840
Nurse Midwives$108,810
Nurse Anesthetists$181,040

Career Outlook for Clinical Nurse Specialists

According to the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS), an estimated 69,017 RNs have the education and credentials to be able to become a CNS. The BLS also states that APRNs have a projected growth of 45% from 2019 to 2029. So, these statistics indicates a great opportunity for growth for RNs.

Frequently asked Questions About Nurse Salary

What is the average Nurse-Midwife salary?

The average Nurse-Midwife salary in the United States is $108,810.

What impacts a nurse salary?

The primary factors impacting a nurse’s salary is specialty, location, years of experience, education and the employer.

How can a nurse increase their salary?

The best thing a nurse can do is gain experience in a specialty requiring additional education, training or experience like CRNA, NP or an admin role.

What are the highest paid nurses?

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are the highest paid nurses, receiving an average salary of $174,790 per year.

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Written by Journi Gillette · Category: Salary

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