Clinical Nurse Navigator Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Nurse Navigator in the United States is $105,423 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,831
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,368 to $112,441
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,303
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Clinical Nurse Navigator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $112,441 $9,370 $2,162 $54
Average $105,423 $8,785 $2,027 $51
25th Percentile $94,368 $7,864 $1,815 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Clinical Nurse Navigator Salaries

A Clinical Nurse Navigator'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Clinical Nurse Navigator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinical Nurse Navigator'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): $102,813
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $103,581
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,655
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,406
  • Expert (over 8 years): $108,561
Levels Salary
Entry Level Clinical Nurse Navigator$102,813
Intermediate Level Clinical Nurse Navigator$103,581
Senior Level Clinical Nurse Navigator$104,655
Specialist Level Clinical Nurse Navigator$106,406
Expert Level Clinical Nurse Navigator$108,561
$102,813 0 yr
$103,581 < 2 yrs
$104,655 2-4 yrs
$106,406 5-8 yrs
$108,561 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Clinical Nurse Navigators

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: $132,970
  • San Francisco: $131,663
  • Oakland: $128,743

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.44% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Case Management (Mentioned in 2.52% Job Postings): Connecting patients with suitable healthcare providers, resources, and services to ensure they receive optimal, cost-effective care.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Customer Service 5.44%
Case Management 2.52%
Data Entry 1.92%
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 Navigator's salary.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Patient Rights: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Pain Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Development
$117,020
11%
Patient Rights
$113,857
8%
Pain Management
$111,748
6%
Commitment
$111,748
6%
Oncology
$111,748
6%
Home Care
$110,694
5%
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Clinical Nurse Navigator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinical Nurse Navigator'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 Navigator

Salaries for a Clinical Nurse Navigator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $188,921 in 2023 to around $181,194 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Clinical Nurse Navigator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Clinical Nurse Navigator Over Time

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2023
$188,921
2024
$187,789
2025
$181,194
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2023 $188,921
2024 $187,789
2025 $181,194
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