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Research nurse salary in United States

How much does a Research Nurse make in the United States?

Average base salary

$46.22
Average $46.22
Low $32.01
High $66.74

The average salary for a research nurse is $46.22 per hour in the United States. 721 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 18, 2026).

Research Nurse job openings in United States

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Clinical Research Nurse
Indiana University4.1out of 5 stars.
Indianapolis, IN
$76,000 - $86,000 a year
Full-time
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Research Nurse in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Washington Hospital Healthcare...
 
$230,578per year
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ATC Healthcare
 
$200,000per year
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Integrated Resources Inc
 
$187,200per year
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Genie Healthcare
 
$187,200per year
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ARMStaffing
 
$186,871per year
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Montage Health
 
$179,670per year
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Highest paying cities for Research Nurses near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $54.76 per hour
  2. Nashville, TN
    $52.44 per hour
  3. Houston, TX
    $46.38 per hour
  4. Bethesda, MD
    $41.13 per hour
  5. Denver, CO
    $39.05 per hour

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The average salary for a Research Nurse is $46.22 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 721 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Research Nurse salaries typically range between a low of $32.01 and a high of $66.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Research Nurse include Los Angeles, CA at $54.76 per hour, Nashville, TN at $52.44 per hour, and Houston, TX at $46.38 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Research Nurse include Washington Hospital Healthcare System ($230,578 per year) and ATC Healthcare ($200,000 per year).