Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor Salary in the United States

How much does an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor in the United States is $65,466 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,085
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,310 to $74,689
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,883
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Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,689 $6,224 $1,436 $36
Average $65,466 $5,456 $1,259 $31
25th Percentile $57,310 $4,776 $1,102 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor Salaries

An Adjunct Clinical Nursing 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Adjunct Clinical Nursing 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 Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $72,484.
  • California: $72,209.
  • Massachusetts: $71,247.

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructors

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:

  • San Jose: $82,573
  • San Francisco: $81,761
  • Oakland: $79,947

What Skills Can Increase an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 10.12% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Staff Development (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Refers to all the policies, practices, and procedures used to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies of staff to improve the effectiveness and efficiency both of the individual and the University.
  • Clinical Nursing (Mentioned in 1.58% Job Postings): Clinical research nursing is defined as clinical nursing practice with a specialty focus on research implementation and the care of subjects participating in clinical research.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 10.12%
Staff Development 1.83%
Clinical Nursing 1.58%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor's salary.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Nursing Practice: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Patient Care
 $69,394
6%
Nursing Practice
 $68,740
5%
Communication Skills
 $67,430
3%
Initiative
 $66,776
2%
Clinical Nursing
 $66,776
2%
Leadership
 $66,776
2%
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How Education impacts an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $58,825 and $70,226).

Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 0.9%
Associates 6.1%
Bachelors 25.4%
Masters 66.7%
Doctorate 0.9%
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Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Clinical Nursing 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.

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$57,310
Average $65,466/year
$74,689
$4,776
Average $5,456/month
$6,224
$1,102
Average $1,259/week
$1,436
$28
Average $31/hour
$36
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $74,689 $6,224 $1,436 $36
Average $65,466 $5,456 $1,259 $31
25th Percentile $57,310 $4,776 $1,102 $28

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Salary Trends for Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor

Salaries for an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,554 in 2023 to around $54,625 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor salary trends, .

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