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Research nurse salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$46.66
Average $46.66
Low $32.32
High $67.37

The average salary for a research nurse is $46.66 per hour in the United States. 648 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Research Nurse job openings in United States

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Clinical Research RN
Rippling
Saint Charles, MO
Full-time
7 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
Integrated Resources Inc
 
$187,200per year
Genie Healthcare
 
$187,200per year
ARMStaffing
 
$186,871per year
Montage Health
 
$179,670per year

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
    $42.72 per hour
  4. Bethesda, MD
    $42.10 per hour
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $40.92 per hour

Where can a Research Nurse earn more?

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