What are the main factors that influence a Clinical Nurse Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Clinical Nurse Instructor?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Clinical Nurse Instructor roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Clinical Nurse Instructor's salary?

A Clinical Nurse Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $107,294 for beginners, reaching about $112,186 at mid-level, and approach $117,064 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Clinical Nurse Instructor?

Clinical Nurse Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Clinical Nurse Instructor roles are District of Columbia $122,529, California $122,065, Massachusetts $120,438. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Clinical Nurse Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Clinical Nurse Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Clinical Nurse: $127,331; Adjunct Clinical Instructor: $103,307; clinical nurse researcher: $100,649; Allied Health Instructor/Clinical Instructor: $91,448; Clinical Instructor: $90,333.

Clinical Nurse Instructor Salary in Maryland

How much does a Clinical Nurse Instructor make in Maryland? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Nurse Instructor in Maryland is $114,108 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, a Clinical Nurse Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,441
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,548 to $124,751
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,934

10% $93,934

50% (Median) $114,108

90% $134,441

Clinical Nurse Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,751	$10,396	$2,399	$60
Average	$114,108	$9,509	$2,194	$55
25th Percentile	$103,548	$8,629	$1,991	$50

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Clinical Nurse Instructor with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Clinical Nurse Instructor Job Openings in Maryland

Clinical Nurse

Kaiser Permanente – Arbutus, MD

Clinical Nurse

Community Clinic Inc. – Silver Spring, MD

Clinical Nurse

Johns Hopkins University – Lutherville Timonium, MD

Clinical Nurse

Johns Hopkins University – Timonium, MD

Key Factors That Influence Clinical Nurse Instructor Salaries

A Clinical Nurse Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Clinical Nurse Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinical Nurse Instructor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $107,294
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,145
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,186
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,325
Expert (over 8 years): $117,064

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Clinical Nurse Instructor	less than 1 year	$107,294
Early Career Level Clinical Nurse Instructor	1-2 years	$108,145
Mid-Level Level Clinical Nurse Instructor	2-4 years	$112,186
Senior-Level Level Clinical Nurse Instructor	5-8 years	$116,325
Expert Level Clinical Nurse Instructor	over 8 years	$117,064

How Do Clinical Nurse Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Clinical Nurse Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $122,529.
California: $122,065.
Massachusetts: $120,438.

District of Columbia $122,529 California $122,065 Massachusetts $120,438 Washington $119,995 New Jersey $119,951 Alaska $119,796 Connecticut $118,269 New York $117,649

Hawaii $115,668 Rhode Island $114,739 Maryland $114,108 Minnesota $113,245 Colorado $112,913 Illinois $112,802 Oregon $112,381 Delaware $112,071

New Hampshire $111,877 Virginia $111,441 Pennsylvania $110,168 Nevada $109,526 North Dakota $109,316 Michigan $108,984 Wisconsin $108,862 Vermont $108,619

Texas $107,944 Maine $107,899 Arizona $107,833 Ohio $107,755 Georgia $106,737 Indiana $106,228 Wyoming $106,129 Utah $105,974

Iowa $105,907 Kansas $105,376 Louisiana $105,221 North Carolina $105,166 Missouri $105,144 Florida $104,712 Montana $104,480 Nebraska $104,258

Kentucky $104,137 South Carolina $103,694 Tennessee $103,417 Idaho $103,307 New Mexico $102,499 Oklahoma $102,322 Alabama $101,669 South Dakota $100,573

Arkansas $99,976 West Virginia $99,655 Mississippi $98,692

Top Paying Cities for Clinical Nurse Instructor

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Owings: $117,492
Riverdale: $121,695
College Park: $121,556

Owings, MD $117,492

Riverdale, MD $121,695

College Park, MD $121,556

Fort Washington, MD $121,476

Oxon Hill, MD $121,827

Suitland, MD $121,788

District Heights, MD $121,727

Temple Hills, MD $121,790

Deale, MD $116,947

Dunkirk, MD $118,185

Fort George G Meade, MD $115,473

Friendship, MD $117,319

Fulton, MD $117,008

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $121,376

Savage, MD $115,645

Shady Side, MD $116,024

Galesville, MD $116,536

Greenbelt, MD $121,134

Glenn Dale, MD $119,796

Upper Marlboro, MD $119,912

Harwood, MD $116,984

Highland, MD $116,902

West River, MD $117,006

Tracys Landing, MD $117,089

Hyattsville, MD $121,793

Jessup, MD $115,077

Bethesda, MD $121,829

Glen Echo, MD $121,807

Chevy Chase, MD $121,816

Cabin John, MD $121,781

Olney, MD $119,039

Brookeville, MD $116,817

Poolesville, MD $117,845

Barnesville, MD $116,205

Beallsville, MD $116,418

Boyds, MD $117,309

Dickerson, MD $116,285

Rockville, MD $120,440

Potomac, MD $120,788

Derwood, MD $119,163

Sandy Spring, MD $118,468

Ashton, MD $118,207

Brinklow, MD $117,329

Burtonsville, MD $118,703

Montgomery Village, MD $117,731

Kensington, MD $121,714

Garrett Park, MD $121,570

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $120,615

Silver Spring, MD $121,643

Takoma Park, MD $121,802

Aberdeen, MD $111,568

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $111,545

Abingdon, MD $112,407

Gunpowder, MD $113,084

Arnold, MD $114,402

Baldwin, MD $112,873

Bel Air, MD $111,934

Belcamp, MD $112,097

Benson, MD $111,421

Boring, MD $111,668

Brooklandville, MD $113,972

Butler, MD $112,717

Chase, MD $113,606

Churchville, MD $111,098

Clarksville, MD $115,661

Cockeysville, MD $112,932

Hunt Valley, MD $113,406

Crownsville, MD $115,176

Darlington, MD $110,115

Davidsonville, MD $116,856

Dayton, MD $115,588

Edgewater, MD $115,785

Edgewood, MD $112,749

Ellicott City, MD $114,196

Columbia, MD $115,052

Fallston, MD $112,454

Finksburg, MD $112,493

Forest Hill, MD $111,324

Fork, MD $113,254

Fort Howard, MD $113,969

Freeland, MD $109,088

Gambrills, MD $115,611

Gibson Island, MD $114,032

Glen Arm, MD $113,672

Glen Burnie, MD $114,167

Glyndon, MD $113,075

Hampstead, MD $110,476

Elkridge, MD $114,293

Hanover, MD $114,358

Harmans, MD $114,352

Havre De Grace, MD $110,843

Hydes, MD $113,263

Jarrettsville, MD $110,955

Joppa, MD $113,035

Kingsville, MD $113,287

Lineboro, MD $108,810

Linthicum Heights, MD $114,185

Long Green, MD $113,486

Spencerville, MD $118,527

Clarksburg, MD $115,934

Damascus, MD $114,935

Germantown, MD $118,371

Annapolis, MD $115,286

Cumberland, MD $104,728

Accident, MD $104,553

Barton, MD $105,044

Bittinger, MD $104,847

Bloomington, MD $105,220

Corriganville, MD $104,061

Eckhart Mines, MD $104,638

Ellerslie, MD $104,194

Flintstone, MD $104,753

Friendsville, MD $104,523

Frostburg, MD $104,494

Grantsville, MD $104,499

Kitzmiller, MD $104,506

Lonaconing, MD $104,855

Luke, MD $105,228

Mc Henry, MD $104,563

Midland, MD $105,206

Midlothian, MD $104,509

Mount Savage, MD $104,030

Oakland, MD $104,260

Oldtown, MD $104,896

Pinto, MD $105,090

Rawlings, MD $105,123

Spring Gap, MD $105,023

Swanton, MD $104,769

Westernport, MD $105,223

Easton, MD $113,001

Barclay, MD $112,057

Bethlehem, MD $112,201

Betterton, MD $112,140

Bozman, MD $113,964

Cambridge, MD $112,206

Centreville, MD $113,118

Chester, MD $113,992

Chestertown, MD $112,665

Church Creek, MD $112,029

Church Hill, MD $112,513

Claiborne, MD $114,169

Cordova, MD $112,618

Crapo, MD $111,042

Crocheron, MD $110,241

Crumpton, MD $111,929

Denton, MD $112,031

East New Market, MD $111,759

Federalsburg, MD $111,737

Fishing Creek, MD $111,454

Galena, MD $111,627

Goldsboro, MD $111,815

Grasonville, MD $113,775

Greensboro, MD $111,836

Henderson, MD $111,939

Hillsboro, MD $112,699

Hurlock, MD $111,785

Ingleside, MD $112,147

Kennedyville, MD $111,826

Mcdaniel, MD $114,123

Madison, MD $112,901

Marydel, MD $111,631

Massey, MD $111,653

Millington, MD $111,811

Neavitt, MD $114,107

Newcomb, MD $113,320

Oxford, MD $112,760

Preston, MD $112,160

Price, MD $112,589

Queen Anne, MD $112,884

Queenstown, MD $113,527

Rhodesdale, MD $111,115

Ridgely, MD $112,277

Rock Hall, MD $113,352

Royal Oak, MD $113,110

Saint Michaels, MD $113,876

Secretary, MD $112,185

Sherwood, MD $114,803

Deal Island, MD $109,397

Eden, MD $109,612

Ewell, MD $109,056

Fruitland, MD $109,989

Girdletree, MD $108,806

Hebron, MD $109,886

Linkwood, MD $111,436

Manokin, MD $109,252

Mardela Springs, MD $110,281

Marion Station, MD $108,868

Nanticoke, MD $109,837

Newark, MD $109,380

Ocean City, MD $109,907

Parsonsburg, MD $109,687

Pittsville, MD $109,690

Pocomoke City, MD $109,009

Powellville, MD $109,635

Princess Anne, MD $109,534

Quantico, MD $109,670

Rehobeth, MD $108,836

Sharptown, MD $110,886

Showell, MD $109,688

Snow Hill, MD $109,299

Stockton, MD $108,645

Tyaskin, MD $109,564

Tylerton, MD $109,185

Upper Fairmount, MD $109,518

Vienna, MD $110,515

Westover, MD $109,251

Whaleyville, MD $109,630

Willards, MD $109,673

Delmar, MD $109,964

North East, MD $110,945

Perry Point, MD $110,783

Perryville, MD $110,742

Port Deposit, MD $110,469

Rising Sun, MD $110,107

Warwick, MD $111,602

Cecilton, MD $111,526

Charlestown, MD $110,929

Chesapeake City, MD $111,524

Childs, MD $111,374

Stevensville, MD $114,283

Colora, MD $110,009

Conowingo, MD $109,823

Earleville, MD $111,420

Elk Mills, MD $111,412

Elkton, MD $111,331

Georgetown, MD $111,503

Lutherville Timonium, MD $113,878

Abell, MD $112,744

Accokeek, MD $120,479

Aquasco, MD $117,497

Avenue, MD $112,925

Barstow, MD $116,095

Bel Alton, MD $116,670

Benedict, MD $116,591

Brandywine, MD $119,338

Broomes Island, MD $114,777

Bryans Road, MD $120,244

Bryantown, MD $118,070

Bushwood, MD $113,007

California, MD $112,910

Callaway, MD $112,122

Chaptico, MD $114,080

Charlotte Hall, MD $115,801

Cheltenham, MD $120,454

Clements, MD $114,081

Cobb Island, MD $113,057

Coltons Point, MD $112,526

Compton, MD $113,139

Dameron, MD $110,694

Dowell, MD $113,262

Drayden, MD $110,959

Faulkner, MD $116,047

Great Mills, MD $112,304

Helen, MD $115,147

Hollywood, MD $113,578

Hughesville, MD $117,282

Huntingtown, MD $116,800

Indian Head, MD $117,527

Ironsides, MD $117,054

Issue, MD $113,668

La Plata, MD $117,860

Leonardtown, MD $112,722

Lexington Park, MD $111,960

Loveville, MD $113,904

Lusby, MD $113,474

Marbury, MD $118,470

Mechanicsville, MD $115,124

Morganza, MD $114,451

Mount Victoria, MD $113,135

Nanjemoy, MD $115,677

Newburg, MD $114,517

Park Hall, MD $111,631

Patuxent River, MD $112,221

Piney Point, MD $111,132

Pomfret, MD $119,141

Port Republic, MD $115,403

Port Tobacco, MD $117,425

Prince Frederick, MD $116,103

Ridge, MD $110,203

Rock Point, MD $114,476

Saint Inigoes, MD $110,558

Saint Leonard, MD $114,845

Saint Marys City, MD $111,609

Scotland, MD $109,473

Solomons, MD $113,159

Sunderland, MD $117,033

Tall Timbers, MD $111,274

Valley Lee, MD $111,318

Welcome, MD $116,695

White Plains, MD $119,153

Southern Md Facility, MD $120,607

Annapolis Junction, MD $115,338

Lanham, MD $121,064

Beltsville, MD $120,892

Laurel, MD $118,257

Bladensburg, MD $121,774

Lothian, MD $118,189

Mount Rainier, MD $121,831

North Beach, MD $116,547

Bowie, MD $118,237

Brentwood, MD $121,823

Capitol Heights, MD $121,770

Chesapeake Beach, MD $116,487

Churchton, MD $116,515

Clinton, MD $121,084

Still Pond, MD $112,147

Sudlersville, MD $111,936

Taylors Island, MD $112,931

Templeville, MD $111,638

Tilghman, MD $114,545

Toddville, MD $110,496

Trappe, MD $112,275

Wingate, MD $110,928

Wittman, MD $114,167

Woolford, MD $112,465

Worton, MD $112,532

Wye Mills, MD $113,330

Frederick, MD $112,046

Adamstown, MD $114,376

Big Pool, MD $106,244

Boonsboro, MD $110,029

Braddock Heights, MD $111,990

Brownsville, MD $111,662

Brunswick, MD $112,695

Buckeystown, MD $113,523

Burkittsville, MD $111,842

Cascade, MD $109,027

Cavetown, MD $108,889

Chewsville, MD $109,057

Clear Spring, MD $107,598

Cooksville, MD $114,149

Emmitsburg, MD $109,390

Fairplay, MD $109,321

Funkstown, MD $109,310

Glenelg, MD $115,357

Glenwood, MD $114,792

Hagerstown, MD $108,757

Hancock, MD $105,720

Ijamsville, MD $114,094

Jefferson, MD $112,806

Keedysville, MD $110,377

Keymar, MD $110,322

Knoxville, MD $112,102

Ladiesburg, MD $110,719

Libertytown, MD $111,738

Lisbon, MD $114,163

Little Orleans, MD $105,135

Maugansville, MD $108,362

Middletown, MD $111,578

Monrovia, MD $113,844

Mount Airy, MD $113,162

Myersville, MD $110,128

New Market, MD $112,703

New Midway, MD $110,716

New Windsor, MD $111,717

Point Of Rocks, MD $114,159

Rocky Ridge, MD $109,980

Rohrersville, MD $111,130

Sabillasville, MD $109,174

Saint James, MD $109,338

Sharpsburg, MD $110,213

Smithsburg, MD $108,987

Sykesville, MD $113,454

Taneytown, MD $109,652

Thurmont, MD $110,104

Tuscarora, MD $114,595

Union Bridge, MD $111,264

Unionville, MD $111,801

Walkersville, MD $111,406

West Friendship, MD $114,399

Williamsport, MD $108,875

Woodbine, MD $114,151

Woodsboro, MD $110,876

Salisbury, MD $109,965

Allen, MD $109,815

Berlin, MD $109,699

Bishopville, MD $109,724

Bivalve, MD $110,127

Manchester, MD $109,147

Marriottsville, MD $113,907

Maryland Line, MD $108,810

Mayo, MD $115,530

Millersville, MD $114,588

Monkton, MD $111,892

Odenton, MD $115,747

Crofton, MD $116,408

Owings Mills, MD $113,681

Parkton, MD $110,176

Pasadena, MD $114,063

Perry Hall, MD $113,755

Perryman, MD $111,859

Phoenix, MD $113,156

Pylesville, MD $109,518

Randallstown, MD $113,857

Reisterstown, MD $113,412

Riderwood, MD $114,097

Riva, MD $115,972

Severn, MD $114,570

Severna Park, MD $114,415

Simpsonville, MD $115,531

Sparks Glencoe, MD $112,240

Crisfield, MD $109,135

Stevenson, MD $113,931

Dhs, MD $120,509

Waldorf, MD $119,084

Street, MD $110,017

Upperco, MD $111,575

Upper Falls, MD $113,398

Westminster, MD $111,579

Whiteford, MD $109,475

White Hall, MD $110,027

White Marsh, MD $113,650

Woodstock, MD $113,959

Baltimore, MD $114,108

Towson, MD $114,094

Gwynn Oak, MD $114,132

Pikesville, MD $114,051

Sparrows Point, MD $113,985

Middle River, MD $113,749

Essex, MD $114,018

Dundalk, MD $114,127

Brooklyn, MD $114,129

Curtis Bay, MD $114,152

Halethorpe, MD $114,143

Catonsville, MD $114,200

Parkville, MD $114,077

Nottingham, MD $113,961

Rosedale, MD $114,107

Windsor Mill, MD $114,071

Gaithersburg, MD $118,913

Washington Grove, MD $118,975

Clinical Nurse Instructor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Clinical Nurse Instructor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Clinical Nurse Instructor positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Clinical Nurse Instructor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Clinical Nurse Instructor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$131,224	$63.0	15%

Clinical Nurse Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinical Nurse Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$103,548

Average $114,108/year

$124,751

$8,629

Average $9,509/month

$10,396

$1,991

Average $2,194/week

$2,399

$50

Average $55/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,751	$10,396	$2,399	$60
Average	$114,108	$9,509	$2,194	$55
25th Percentile	$103,548	$8,629	$1,991	$50

Find Your Next Clinical Nurse Instructor Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Clinical Nurse Instructor job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

HHA Home Care LLC | Rockville, MD

Clinical Nurse

HHA Home Care LLC | Rockville, MD

Job Description. Job Description. On-Site Clinical Nurse (RN). Home Care. A. Position Overview. SmithLife Homecare is seeking a compassionate and clinicall... more

8 Days Ago
Trinity Health | Silver Spring, MD

Clinical Nurse

Trinity Health | Silver Spring, MD

Clinical Nurse. Employment Type: PRN. Shift: Rotating. Position Highlights. Competitive pay. Additional benefits: Full benefits package starting from day o... more

8 Days Ago
University of Maryland Medical Center | Towson, MD

Clinical Nurse

University of Maryland Medical Center | Towson, MD

Job Posting. When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you're coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban... more

9 Days Ago
Trinity Health | Germantown, MD

Clinical Nurse

Trinity Health | Germantown, MD

Clinical Nurse. Reporting to the Director of ED, the Clinical Nurse delivers high quality of care to patients in an Emergency Room setting. As a member of ... more

10 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Clinical Nurse Instructor Salary in Maryland

Check out Clinical Nurse Instructor Job Openings in Maryland

Key Factors That Influence Clinical Nurse Instructor Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Clinical Nurse Instructor Salaries?

How Do Clinical Nurse Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Clinical Nurse Instructor

Clinical Nurse Instructor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for a Clinical Nurse Instructor

Clinical Nurse Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Clinical Nurse Instructor Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Clinical Nurse Instructor Salary in Maryland

Check out Clinical Nurse Instructor Job Openings in Maryland

Key Factors That Influence Clinical Nurse Instructor Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Clinical Nurse Instructor Salaries?

How Do Clinical Nurse Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Clinical Nurse Instructor

Clinical Nurse Instructor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for a Clinical Nurse Instructor

Clinical Nurse Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Clinical Nurse Instructor

Find Your Next Clinical Nurse Instructor Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?