Cerner Consultant Salary in the United States

How much does a Cerner Consultant make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cerner Consultant in the United States is $82,149 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Cerner Consultant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,815
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,526 to $87,732
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,048
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Cerner Consultant Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $87,732 $7,311 $1,687 $42
Average $82,149 $6,846 $1,580 $39
25th Percentile $80,526 $6,710 $1,549 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Cerner Consultant Salaries

A Cerner Consultant'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 Experience Level Affects Cerner Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cerner Consultant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,261
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $82,442
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,771
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,628
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,842
Levels Salary
Entry Level Cerner Consultant$82,261
Intermediate Level Cerner Consultant$82,442
Senior Level Cerner Consultant$83,771
Specialist Level Cerner Consultant$84,628
Expert Level Cerner Consultant$84,842
$82,261 0 yr
$82,442 < 2 yrs
$83,771 2-4 yrs
$84,628 5-8 yrs
$84,842 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Cerner Consultants

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: $103,614
  • San Francisco: $102,480
  • Oakland: $100,320

What Skills Can Increase a Cerner Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Products and Services (Mentioned in 5.57% Job Postings): Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
  • Customer Acquisition (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): Attracting and converting new customers for our business.
  • Business Administration (Mentioned in 1.02% Job Postings): It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
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Products and Services 5.57%
Customer Acquisition 1.71%
Business Administration 1.02%
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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 a Cerner Consultant's salary.
  • Balance Sheet: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Lead Generation: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Balance Sheet
 $94,471
15%
Planning
 $94,471
15%
Lead Generation
 $93,649
14%
Coordination
 $92,828
13%
Customer Contact
 $91,185
11%
Problem Solving
 $91,185
11%
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How Education impacts a Cerner Consultant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Cerner Consultants 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 a Cerner Consultant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $77,228 and $84,454).

Cerner Consultant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Cerner Consultant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.4%
High School 4.4%
Associates 4.4%
Bachelors 64.4%
Masters 24.4%
Doctorate 2.2%
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Cerner Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cerner Consultant'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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$80,526
Average $82,149/year
$87,732
$6,710
Average $6,846/month
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Average $1,580/week
$1,687
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Average $39/hour
$42
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $87,732 $7,311 $1,687 $42
Average $82,149 $6,846 $1,580 $39
25th Percentile $80,526 $6,710 $1,549 $39

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Salary Trends for Cerner Consultant

Salaries for a Cerner Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $82,288 in 2023 to around $80,606 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cerner Consultant salary trends, .

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