Outpatient Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does an Outpatient Nurse make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Outpatient Nurse in the United States is $68,358 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,446
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,245 to $79,920
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,038
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Outpatient Nurse Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $79,920 $6,660 $1,537 $38
Average $68,358 $5,696 $1,315 $33
25th Percentile $58,245 $4,854 $1,120 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Outpatient Nurse Salaries

An Outpatient Nurse'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 Outpatient Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Outpatient Nurse'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): $65,970
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $66,251
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,996
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,239
  • Expert (over 8 years): $75,613
Levels Salary
Entry Level Outpatient Nurse$65,970
Intermediate Level Outpatient Nurse$66,251
Senior Level Outpatient Nurse$69,996
Specialist Level Outpatient Nurse$75,239
Expert Level Outpatient Nurse$75,613
$65,970 0 yr
$66,251 < 2 yrs
$69,996 2-4 yrs
$75,239 5-8 yrs
$75,613 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Outpatient Nurses

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: $86,220
  • San Francisco: $85,372
  • Oakland: $83,479

What Skills Can Increase an Outpatient Nurse's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.78% 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.
  • Spring (Mentioned in 2.23% Job Postings): Spring is the season during which the natural world revives and reinvigorates after the colder winter months. During spring, dormant plants begin to grow again, new seedlings sprout out of the ground and hibernating animals awake.
  • Physical Education (Mentioned in 1.14% Job Postings): Physical education, often abbreviated to Phys Ed. or P.E., is a subject taught in schools around the world. It is usually taught during primary and secondary education, and encourages psychomotor learning.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.78%
Spring 2.23%
Physical Education 1.14%
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 an Outpatient Nurse's salary.
  • Merchandising: Can increase your salary by up to 88%.
  • Confidentiality: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Merchandising
$128,513
88%
Confidentiality
$90,232
32%
Commitment
$86,814
27%
Personal Fitness
$78,611
15%
Integrity
$75,877
11%
Networking
$73,143
7%
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How Education impacts an Outpatient Nurse's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Outpatient Nurses enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Outpatient Nurse with a No Diploma is between $56,523 and $67,565).

Outpatient Nurse Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Outpatient Nurse
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 27.7%
Associates 6.9%
Bachelors 53.7%
Masters 9.8%
Doctorate 1.2%
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Outpatient Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Outpatient Nurse'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 Outpatient Nurse

Salaries for an Outpatient Nurse can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,839 in 2023 to around $50,650 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Outpatient Nurse salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Outpatient Nurse Over Time

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2023
$50,839
2024
$50,910
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$50,650
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2023 $50,839
2024 $50,910
2025 $50,650
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