Research nurse salary in United States

The average salary for a Research Nurse is $46.15 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 688 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 7, 2026.

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Research Nurse salaries typically range between a low of $31.80 and a high of $66.99 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 $42.72 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).