The median Clinical Nurse Leader (cnl) salary is $68.85 per hour, or $143,198 per year, based on 58 job postings across 12 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$68.85
Median hourly
$143,198
Annual salary
$56-$104
Pay range
12
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Clinical Nurse Leader (cnl) earns $68.85/hr, with most posted roles landing between $58.88 and $83.79/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +35.4% movement versus the prior period.
Compare locations before accepting an offer, especially when travel stipends or weekend differentials are included.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+35.4%
Current median: $79.61/hr
Prior period: $58.78/hr
Job openings
-70.8%
7 recent postings
Previous period: 24 postings
Daily pay signal
$70.38/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Clinical Nurse Leader (cnl) postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $79.61/hr, up from $58.78/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$55.64
$115,731/yr
Median
$68.85
$143,198/yr
Top earners
$103.66
$215,613/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $79.61/hr | 7 |
Mar 2026 | $58.78/hr | 24 |
Feb 2026 | $61.00/hr | 3 |
Jan 2026 | $92.00/hr | 5 |
Nov 2025 | $74.55/hr | 19 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$60.39
—
Estimated from national data
~$67.64
—
Estimated from national data
~$63.14
—
Estimated from national data
~$71.88
—
29 postings · 10 companies
$63.56
$58-$89
Estimated from national data
~$74.72
—
Estimated from national data
~$63.00
—
Estimated from national data
~$70.03
—
Estimated from national data
~$71.55
—
Estimated from national data
~$76.28
—
Estimated from national data
~$68.62
—
Estimated from national data
~$68.26
—
Estimated from national data
~$61.59
—
Estimated from national data
~$75.68
—
Estimated from national data
~$64.59
—
Estimated from national data
~$57.95
—
Estimated from national data
~$72.08
—
Estimated from national data
~$72.23
—
Estimated from national data
~$61.81
—
Estimated from national data
~$70.33
—
Estimated from national data
~$64.30
—
5 postings · 4 companies
$80.33
$73-$92
Estimated from national data
~$58.74
—
Estimated from national data
~$61.68
—
Estimated from national data
~$61.37
—
Estimated from national data
~$62.87
—
Estimated from national data
~$72.23
—
Estimated from national data
~$59.55
—
Estimated from national data
~$60.37
—
Estimated from national data
~$71.45
—
Estimated from national data
~$74.81
—
Estimated from national data
~$62.86
—
Estimated from national data
~$65.75
—
Estimated from national data
~$73.04
—
Estimated from national data
~$58.24
—
Estimated from national data
~$70.24
—
Estimated from national data
~$60.23
—
7 postings · 4 companies
$59.19
$53-$67
Estimated from national data
~$77.20
—
Estimated from national data
~$73.38
—
Estimated from national data
~$76.01
—
Estimated from national data
~$74.37
—
Estimated from national data
~$68.44
—
Estimated from national data
~$72.09
—
Estimated from national data
~$71.08
—
Estimated from national data
~$68.57
—
Estimated from national data
~$63.66
—
Estimated from national data
~$62.82
—
Estimated from national data
~$69.41
—
Estimated from national data
~$73.53
—
Estimated from national data
~$59.92
—
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Clinical Nurse Leader (cnl) positions.
Kaiser Permanente
14 postings
$95.65/hr
Alois Healthcare
5 postings
$83.03/hr
Voca Healthcare
16 postings
$58.59/hr
Voca Healthcare
16 postings
$58.59/hr
Alois Healthcare
5 postings
$83.03/hr
Kaiser Permanente
14 postings
$95.65/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Liaison Nurse | 16 | $58.59/hr |
| Nurse Rn - Clinical Nurse Coordinator | 16 | $75.00/hr |
| Clinical Practice Nurse Ii | 3 | $65.19/hr |
| Nurse Rn - Research / Clinical Research | 3 | $92.00/hr |
| Senior Clinical Development Nurse I | 3 | $106.13/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Clinical Nurse Leader (cnl) salaries.
FAQ
The median Clinical Nurse Leader (cnl) salary is $68.85 per hour, or $143,198 annually. Pay ranges from $55.64/hr (10th percentile) to $103.66/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 58 job postings, the highest paying states for Clinical Nurse Leader (cnl)s include Massachusetts, California, Oregon. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 58 Clinical Nurse Leader (cnl) job postings across 12 states, from 22 different healthcare employers.
Clinical Nurse Leader (cnl) pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Clinical Nurse Leader (cnl) pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 35.4%.
Clinical Nurse Leader (cnl) pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $14.94 to $34.81 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Clinical Nurse Leader (cnl) pay varies by location based on cost of living, local demand, and facility type. Urban areas typically pay more but have higher living costs.
Entry-level Clinical Nurse Leader (cnl)s typically earn around $55.64 to $58.88 per hour ($115,731 to $122,470 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $68.85/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 58 active postings with listed compensation for Clinical Nurse Leader (cnl). We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
EXPLORE MORE
Nursing Leadership salary data in Nursing Leadership
Nursing Leadership salary data in Nursing Leadership
Nursing Leadership salary data in Nursing Leadership
Nursing Leadership salary data in Nursing Leadership
See how your salary compares to 58 similar positions. It's free, anonymous, and takes about 2 minutes.