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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Salary

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Updated: 15 Jun 2013
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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) 2013 Total Pay (?
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$60,537 - $120,920
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MEDIAN: $82,387
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Salary$57,217 - $106,650  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $4,953  
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$60,537 - $120,920  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 15 Jun 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 312

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Tasks

  • Educate patients, community and staff.
  • Conduct research in field of specialty.
  • Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel specific patient population.
  • Maintain clinical practice and case management.
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Companies and Industries for Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range

Health Care$60,665 - $98,849
Hospital$61,452 - $101,081
Acute Care Hospital$64,809 - $104,594
Physician's Office$60,424 - $98,248
Community Mental Health Center$56,608 - $91,038
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Key Statistics for Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Salaries and Jobs

Female
92%
female alumni
 
Male
8%
male alumni
Salary:$72,557 - $95,510 $73,650 - $111,564
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
4%
1-4 years
19%
5-9 years
21%
10-19 years
24%
20 years or more
32%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 84% dental benefits Dental: 76%
vision benefits Vision: 59% employee benefits None: 14%

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Career Path for Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Jobs

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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Salary Range

$60,537 - $120,920
payscale
Registered Nurse (RN)
$40,402 - $78,571
Staff Nurse
$40,688 - $84,105
Charge Nurse (RN)
$46,709 - $85,957
 
Common Future Jobs

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Salary Range

$60,537 - $120,920
payscale
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
$55,326 - $98,550
Family Nurse Practitioner (NP)
$59,387 - $100,429
Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
$60,572 - $115,700
 

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