Average Nurse Educator Salary in Sacramento
Nurse educators in Sacramento earn an average of $142,849 per year (or $68.68 per hour).
Sacramento nurse educators earn 68% higher than the national average salary for nurse educators, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).
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Nurse educator salary range in Sacramento, CA
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $176,461 | $84 |
| 75th Percentile | $170,673 | $82 |
| Median | $138,917 | $66 |
| 25th Percentile | $108,542 | $52 |
80% of Sacramento nurse educators earn between $85,916 and $176,461.
Cost-of-living adjusted nurse educator salary in Sacramento
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Sacramento nurse educators earn about $134,636 per year. Cost-of-living in Sacramento is 6% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do other nurses get paid in Sacramento, CA?
| Transport Nurse | $164,562 per year |
| Transplant Nurse | $157,705 per year |
| Fertility Nurse | $155,923 per year |
| Reproductive Nurse | $155,923 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $151,991 per year |
| Womens Health Nurse | $148,563 per year |
| ENT Nurse | $148,563 per year |
| Cath Lab Nurse | $148,563 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $142,849 per year |
| Research Nurse | $142,278 per year |
At a $142,849 average annual salary, nurse educators in Sacramento tend to earn less than transport nurses ($164,562), transplant nurses ($157,705), fertility nurses ($155,923), reproductive nurses ($155,923), endoscopy nurses ($151,991), womens health nurses ($148,563), ENT nurses ($148,563), and cath lab nurses ($148,563). They tend to earn more than primary care nurses ($142,849) and research nurses ($142,278).
More about nurse educators
A nurse educator teaches others about the field of nursing in the classroom, hospital and other settings. They design curriculum, research and oversee clinical work. They work with students, patients and their peers. Nurse educators have their nurse license and an advanced degree such as a Masters of Science in Nursing.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
