Average nurse extern salary
$37,156
$17.86 hourly rate
Entry-level nurse extern salary
$29,000 yearly salary
Updated April 25, 2024
How much does a nurse extern make?
The average nurse extern salary in the United States is $37,156. Nurse extern salaries typically range between $29,000 and $47,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for nurse externs is $17.86 per hour. Nurse extern salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Nurse externs earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.
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Where can a Nurse Extern earn more?
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Phoenix, AZ$54,168
Charleston, SC$27,422
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Menorah Medical Center$57,737
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Nurse Extern
A nurse extern with 0-2 years of experience earns an average entry-level salary of $29,464. A mid-career nurse extern with 3-6 years of experience makes $37,156 a year on average. A senior level nurse extern with 7-12 years of experience enjoys an average annual salary of $50,826. According to Kara Sump MSN, CNE, Assistant Professor of Nursing at George Fox University, "You might consider what relevant job shadows or volunteer work you could do should you not have any of the above. Or perhaps, what previous experience do you have that speaks to teamwork, delegation, managing others, communications, or other essential functions of nursing and being able to articulate how this should afford you a higher wage. Other helpful things- being flexible with shift- nights/weekends, speaking another language and being able to get certified as an interpreter."
| Experience Level | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level nurse extern | $29,500 | $14.17 |
| Mid-level nurse extern | $37,100 | $17.82 |
| Senior-level nurse extern | $50,800 | $24.44 |
Nurse Extern salary estimates from across the web
Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a nurse extern typically falls between $37,156 and $86,580.
Average nurse extern salary by state
The average nurse extern salary in Hawaii, California, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average nurse extern salary states are Kentucky, North Carolina, and Alabama.
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Highest paying states for nurse externs
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $49,941 | $24.01 |
| 2 | Washington | $54,184 | $26.05 |
| 3 | Maine | $43,154 | $20.75 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $45,822 | $22.03 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $45,268 | $21.76 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $41,963 | $20.17 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $58,471 | $28.11 |
| 8 | Delaware | $43,467 | $20.90 |
| 9 | California | $54,350 | $26.13 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $49,138 | $23.62 |
| 11 | Oregon | $48,540 | $23.34 |
| 12 | New York | $47,277 | $22.73 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $38,757 | $18.63 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $40,071 | $19.26 |
| 15 | Michigan | $39,942 | $19.20 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $45,815 | $22.03 |
| 17 | Nevada | $42,869 | $20.61 |
| 18 | Vermont | $37,257 | $17.91 |
| 19 | Arizona | $39,192 | $18.84 |
| 20 | Montana | $35,465 | $17.05 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $34,178 | $16.43 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $33,359 | $16.04 |
| 23 | Maryland | $40,965 | $19.69 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $40,100 | $19.28 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $44,593 | $21.44 |
| 26 | Idaho | $38,423 | $18.47 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $36,798 | $17.69 |
| 28 | Indiana | $32,184 | $15.47 |
| 29 | Colorado | $37,546 | $18.05 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $34,135 | $16.41 |
| 31 | Ohio | $34,458 | $16.57 |
| 32 | Missouri | $34,392 | $16.53 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $31,544 | $15.17 |
| 34 | Illinois | $35,936 | $17.28 |
| 35 | Texas | $32,975 | $15.85 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $31,855 | $15.31 |
| 37 | Iowa | $32,056 | $15.41 |
| 38 | Florida | $31,370 | $15.08 |
| 39 | Utah | $34,529 | $16.60 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $30,569 | $14.70 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $31,932 | $15.35 |
| 42 | Georgia | $31,514 | $15.15 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $30,457 | $14.64 |
| 44 | Kansas | $30,512 | $14.67 |
| 45 | Virginia | $33,310 | $16.01 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $29,741 | $14.30 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $30,349 | $14.59 |
| 48 | Alabama | $30,311 | $14.57 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $30,526 | $14.68 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $28,667 | $13.78 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $27,689 | $13.31 |
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Highest paying cities for nurse externs
The highest-paying cities for nurse externs are Huntington Park, CA, Salem, OR, and Framingham, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington Park, CA | $54,168 | $26.04 |
| 2 | Salem, OR | $48,600 | $23.37 |
| 3 | Framingham, MA | $45,242 | $21.75 |
| 4 | Pontiac, MI | $40,122 | $19.29 |
| 5 | Phoenix, AZ | $39,286 | $18.89 |
| 6 | Thornton, CO | $37,575 | $18.06 |
| 7 | Milwaukee, WI | $36,683 | $17.64 |
| 8 | Cleveland, OH | $35,298 | $16.97 |
| 9 | El Paso, TX | $34,623 | $16.65 |
| 10 | Kansas City, MO | $34,597 | $16.63 |
| 11 | Reston, VA | $34,210 | $16.45 |
| 12 | Charleston, WV | $32,914 | $15.82 |
| 13 | Indianapolis, IN | $32,004 | $15.39 |
| 14 | Tallahassee, FL | $31,564 | $15.18 |
| 15 | Macon, GA | $31,431 | $15.11 |
| 16 | Alexandria, LA | $30,660 | $14.74 |
| 17 | Kansas City, KS | $30,565 | $14.69 |
| 18 | Frankfort, KY | $30,514 | $14.67 |
| 19 | Hendersonville, TN | $29,815 | $14.33 |
| 20 | Charleston, SC | $27,422 | $13.18 |
Nurse Extern salary details
A nurse extern's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $47,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a nurse extern's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| Average | $37,156 | $3,096 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying nurse extern jobs
The highest paying types of nurse externs are registered nurse med/surg, traveling nurse, and emergency department registered nurse.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Registered Nurse | $81,260 | $6,772 | $39.07 | 661,518 |
| Oncology Registered Nurse | $74,716 | $6,226 | $35.92 | 636,524 |
| Clinical Research Nurse | $60,347 | $5,029 | $29.01 | 703,983 |
| Clinic Registered Nurse | $70,075 | $5,840 | $33.69 | 520,812 |
| Emergency Room Nurse | $79,886 | $6,657 | $38.41 | 610,768 |
| Private Duty Nurse | $55,518 | $4,627 | $26.69 | 256,740 |
Top companies hiring nurse externs now:
- Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Jobs (36)
- GradyHealth Jobs (49)
- St. Luke's Hospital Jobs (34)
- Swedish Hospital Jobs (33)
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center Jobs (47)
Which companies pay nurse externs the most?
Nurse extern salaries at Menorah Medical Center and Baptist Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average nurse extern salary at companies like Blessing Hospital Emergency Room and Memorial Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menorah Medical Center | $57,737 | $27.76 |
| 2 | Baptist Health | $56,257 | $27.05 |
| 3 | Blessing Hospital Emergency Room | $54,427 | $26.17 |
| 4 | Memorial Health | $52,856 | $25.41 |
| 5 | Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare | $51,950 | $24.98 |
| 6 | Mission Regional Medical Center | $51,423 | $24.72 |
| 7 | Reston Hospital | $50,944 | $24.49 |
| 8 | TriStar Skyline Medical Center | $50,717 | $24.38 |
| 9 | LCMC Health | $50,638 | $24.35 |
| 10 | Fairview Park Hospital | $48,794 | $23.46 |
| 11 | Huntington Hospital | $48,572 | $23.35 |
| 12 | Baptist Health Home Care | $48,333 | $23.24 |
| 13 | Trident Medical Center | $48,259 | $23.20 |
| 14 | GradyHealth | $47,517 | $22.84 |
| 15 | Regional Medical Center of San Jose | $47,486 | $22.83 |
| 16 | Student Conservation Association | $47,421 | $22.80 |
| 17 | Mount Sinai Health System | $47,401 | $22.79 |
| 18 | St. David's HealthCare | $47,392 | $22.78 |
| 19 | Regional Medical Center- Orangeburg | $46,989 | $22.59 |
| 20 | Rose Medical Center | $46,714 | $22.46 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Nurse Extern salary trends
The average nurse extern salary has risen by $5,201 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average nurse extern earned $31,955 annually, but today, they earn $37,156 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for nurse externs over the last decade.
Compare nurse extern salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average nurse extern salary over time
Compare nurse extern salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Nurse Extern salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,200 | $17.86 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $36,200 | $17.38 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $35,400 | $17.01 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $34,500 | $16.60 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | $33,800 | $16.23 | +1.4% |
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Recently added nurse extern salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Ridge Medical Center | Nurse Extern PRN-Ortho | Littleton, CO | 07/04/2023 | $45,330 |
| Los Robles Regional Medical Center | Nurse Extern II-ER-PRN | Thousand Oaks, CA | 07/04/2023 | $58,874 |
| Rose Medical Center | Nurse Extern Emergency Department PRN | Denver, CO | 07/04/2023 | $45,330 |
| North Suburban Medical Center | Nurse Extern PRN Ortho Trauma | Denver, CO | 07/04/2023 | $45,330 |
| The Medical Center of Aurora | Student Nurse Extern Cardiac PRN | Aurora, CO | 07/03/2023 | $45,330 |
| Swedish Medical Center | Nurse Extern PRN | Englewood, CO | 07/03/2023 | $45,330 |
| Baptist Health South Florida | Nurse Intern, Nursing Unit-5 Tower, 07P A | Miami, FL | 07/02/2023 | $49,045 |
| HCA | Nurse Extern Emergency Department PRN | Denver, CO | 07/02/2023 | $45,330 |
| Bravera Health Spring Hill | Nurse Intern ICU PRN | Spring Hill, FL | 07/02/2023 | $31,305 |
| Progeny Human Resources Solutions, LLC | New Grad Registered Nurse Paid Hospital Internships (NEW Grad RN | Houston, TX | 07/02/2023 | $65,741 |
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