Staff Development Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does a Staff Development Nurse make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Staff Development Nurse in the United States is $81,344 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,949
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,746 to $86,372
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,739
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Staff Development Nurse Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $86,372 $7,198 $1,661 $42
Average $81,344 $6,779 $1,564 $39
25th Percentile $74,746 $6,229 $1,437 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Staff Development Nurse Salaries

A Staff Development 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Staff Development Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Staff Development 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): $79,786
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,428
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,196
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,772
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,166
Levels Salary
Entry Level Staff Development Nurse$79,786
Intermediate Level Staff Development Nurse$80,428
Senior Level Staff Development Nurse$82,196
Specialist Level Staff Development Nurse$83,772
Expert Level Staff Development Nurse$84,166
$79,786 0 yr
$80,428 < 2 yrs
$82,196 2-4 yrs
$83,772 5-8 yrs
$84,166 > 8 yrs
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How Do Staff Development Nurse 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 Staff Development Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $90,065.
  • California: $89,723.
  • Massachusetts: $88,527.

Top Paying Cities for Staff Development 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: $102,600
  • San Francisco: $101,591
  • Oakland: $99,338

What Skills Can Increase a Staff Development Nurse's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Accountability (Mentioned in 5.1% Job Postings): Setting and holding oneself and others to stated expectations by associating tasks with our business's mission, values, and goals.
  • Nursing Practice (Mentioned in 2.93% Job Postings): Nursing practice may be work experience that is direct and/or indirect patient care in clinical practice, nursing administration, education, research, or consultation in the specialty represented by the credential.
  • Data Collection (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences, humanities, and business. While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same. The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Accountability 5.1%
Nursing Practice 2.93%
Data Collection 1.77%
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 Staff Development Nurse's salary.
  • Dialysis: Can increase your salary by up to 40%.
  • Family Education: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Dialysis
$113,882
40%
Family Education
$96,800
19%
Risk Management
$87,852
8%
Staff Development
$86,225
6%
Pediatric
$85,412
5%
Initiative
$85,412
5%
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Staff Development Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Staff Development 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 Staff Development Nurse

Salaries for a Staff Development Nurse can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $93,383 in 2023 to around $89,870 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Staff Development Nurse salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Staff Development Nurse Over Time

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