Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty Salary in the United States

How much does an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty in the United States is $123,833 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,951
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,798 to $133,840
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,662
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Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $133,840 $11,153 $2,574 $64
Average $123,833 $10,319 $2,381 $60
25th Percentile $113,798 $9,483 $2,188 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty Salaries

An Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty'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.

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculties

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: $156,191
  • San Francisco: $154,655
  • Oakland: $151,225

What Skills Can Increase an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.96% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Nursing Process (Mentioned in 4.04% Job Postings): The nursing process is a modified scientific method. Nursing practise was first described as a four-stage nursing process by Ida Jean Orlando in 1958.
  • Quality Improvement (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): Applying a set of tools, methods, and practices in analyzing the performance and efforts to successfully improve the overall process.
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Leadership 5.96%
Nursing Process 4.04%
Quality Improvement 2.09%
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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 an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty's salary.
  • Service Excellence: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Quality Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Telemetry: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Service Excellence
 $133,740
8%
Quality Improvement
 $128,786
4%
Telemetry
 $128,786
4%
Accountability
 $127,548
3%
Clinical Practice
 $127,548
3%
Collaboration
 $127,548
3%
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How Education impacts an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculties 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 an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty with a Bachelor's Degree is between $121,225 and $128,037).

Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.4%
High School 2.4%
Associates 10.1%
Bachelors 17.3%
Masters 67.0%
Doctorate 3.1%
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Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty'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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$113,798
Average $123,833/year
$133,840
$9,483
Average $10,319/month
$11,153
$2,188
Average $2,381/week
$2,574
$55
Average $60/hour
$64
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $133,840 $11,153 $2,574 $64
Average $123,833 $10,319 $2,381 $60
25th Percentile $113,798 $9,483 $2,188 $55

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Salary Trends for Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty

Salaries for an Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $98,173 in 2023 to around $97,395 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty Over Time

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$98,173
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$97,884
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