Risk Management Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does a Risk Management Nurse make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Risk Management Nurse in the United States is $94,567 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,307
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,701 to $104,900
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,077
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Risk Management Nurse Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $104,900 $8,742 $2,017 $50
Average $94,567 $7,881 $1,819 $45
25th Percentile $80,701 $6,725 $1,552 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Risk Management Nurse Salaries

A Risk Management 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 Risk Management Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Risk Management 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): $87,634
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,790
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,716
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,642
  • Expert (over 8 years): $95,853
Levels Salary
Entry Level Risk Management Nurse$87,634
Intermediate Level Risk Management Nurse$88,790
Senior Level Risk Management Nurse$90,716
Specialist Level Risk Management Nurse$92,642
Expert Level Risk Management Nurse$95,853
$87,634 0 yr
$88,790 < 2 yrs
$90,716 2-4 yrs
$92,642 5-8 yrs
$95,853 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Risk Management 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: $119,278
  • San Francisco: $117,972
  • Oakland: $115,486

What Skills Can Increase a Risk Management Nurse's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.58% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Merchandising (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): In the broadest sense, merchandising is any practice which contributes to the sale of products to a retail consumer. At a retail in-store level, merchandising refers to the variety of products available for sale and the display of those products in such a way that it stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase. In the profession of merchandising you are either employed by the store in which you work, or by an independent distributor. As a professional merchandiser, in a retail setting, you will not only know your products(I.e. coffee, juice, soda, etc.) but you will gauge other “vendors” like products as you tend to your job. Working with the store and other merchandisers, shelf space is often given or taken as need be in some locations(for some young merchandisers this is known as “war”) In retail commerce, visual display merchandising means merchandise sales using product design, selection, packaging, pricing, and display that stimulates consumers to spend more. This includes disciplines and discounting, physical presentation of products and displays, and the decisions about which products should be presented to which customers at what time.
  • Store Management (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Store management is the activity of running and monitoring all operations in a store. Its main responsibilities include working with employees, creating work schedules, communicating with suppliers, and dealing with customer complaints.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.58%
Merchandising 1.38%
Store Management 1.15%
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 Risk Management Nurse's salary.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Service Quality: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Assurance
$111,590
18%
Service Quality
$111,590
18%
Analysis
$110,644
17%
Customer Satisfaction
$108,753
15%
Organizational Skills
$105,915
12%
Coordination
$104,970
11%
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Risk Management Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Risk Management Nurse roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Government & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Risk Management Nurse positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Risk Management Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Risk Management Nurse

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Government & Nonprofit$113,481$55.020%

How Education impacts a Risk Management Nurse's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Risk Management Nurses 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 Risk Management Nurse with a Bachelor's Degree is between $97,975 and $108,259).

Risk Management Nurse Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Risk Management Nurse
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 12.9%
High School 12.9%
Associates 16.1%
Bachelors 33.1%
Masters 30.6%
Doctorate 7.3%
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Risk Management Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Risk Management 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Risk Management Nurse

Salaries for a Risk Management Nurse can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $100,676 in 2023 to around $100,741 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Risk Management Nurse salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Risk Management Nurse Over Time

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$100,676
2024
$101,543
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$100,741
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2023 $100,676
2024 $101,543
2025 $100,741
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