Clinical Nurse II Salary in the United States

How much does a Clinical Nurse II make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Nurse II in the United States is $81,397 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Clinical Nurse II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,753
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,636 to $88,388
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,391
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Clinical Nurse II Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $88,388 $7,366 $1,700 $42
Average $81,397 $6,783 $1,565 $39
25th Percentile $75,636 $6,303 $1,455 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Clinical Nurse II Salaries

A Clinical Nurse II'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 Clinical Nurse II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinical Nurse II'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): $80,036
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,196
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,365
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,547
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,774
Levels Salary
Entry Level Clinical Nurse II$80,036
Intermediate Level Clinical Nurse II$80,196
Senior Level Clinical Nurse II$82,365
Specialist Level Clinical Nurse II$85,547
Expert Level Clinical Nurse II$85,774
$80,036 0 yr
$80,196 < 2 yrs
$82,365 2-4 yrs
$85,547 5-8 yrs
$85,774 > 8 yrs
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How Do Clinical Nurse II Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Clinical Nurse IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $90,122.
  • California: $89,780.
  • Massachusetts: $88,584.

Top Paying Cities for Clinical Nurse IIs

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: $102,666
  • San Francisco: $101,656
  • Oakland: $99,402

What Skills Can Increase a Clinical Nurse II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.16% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Nursing Process (Mentioned in 3.34% 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.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 5.16%
Nursing Process 3.34%
Long Term Care 1.96%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Clinical Nurse II's salary.
  • Telemetry: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Telemetry
$83,838
3%
Accountability
$83,025
2%
Dedication
$83,025
2%
Partnering
$83,025
2%
Innovation
$83,025
2%
Commitment
$83,025
2%
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How Education impacts a Clinical Nurse II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Clinical Nurse IIs enter the field with a Associate'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 Clinical Nurse II with a Associate's Degree is between $81,300 and $85,864).

Clinical Nurse II Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Clinical Nurse II
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 2.1%
Associates 43.3%
Bachelors 48.9%
Masters 5.3%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Clinical Nurse II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinical Nurse II'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Clinical Nurse II

Salaries for a Clinical Nurse II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $72,023 in 2023 to around $72,183 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Clinical Nurse II salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Clinical Nurse II Over Time

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2023
$72,023
2024
$72,642
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$72,183
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2024 $72,642
2025 $72,183
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