Urgent Care Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does an Urgent Care Nurse make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Urgent Care Nurse in the United States is $119,652 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,119
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,699 to $126,701
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,369
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Urgent Care Nurse Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $126,701 $10,558 $2,437 $61
Average $119,652 $9,971 $2,301 $58
25th Percentile $112,699 $9,392 $2,167 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Urgent Care Nurse Salaries

An Urgent Care 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 Urgent Care Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Urgent Care 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): $118,011
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $118,493
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,169
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,361
  • Expert (over 8 years): $122,626
Levels Salary
Entry Level Urgent Care Nurse$118,011
Intermediate Level Urgent Care Nurse$118,493
Senior Level Urgent Care Nurse$119,169
Specialist Level Urgent Care Nurse$120,361
Expert Level Urgent Care Nurse$122,626
$118,011 0 yr
$118,493 < 2 yrs
$119,169 2-4 yrs
$120,361 5-8 yrs
$122,626 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Urgent Care 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: $150,917
  • San Francisco: $149,265
  • Oakland: $146,119

What Skills Can Increase an Urgent Care Nurse's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 6.6% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Psychiatric (Mentioned in 2.84% Job Postings): Periodically and systematically assessing the client's dietary intake and nutritional status to ensure the effectiveness of nutrition intervention.
  • Wound Care (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Decontaminating medical equipment and instruments from harmful microorganisms to avoid transmission of infectious pathogens to patients.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 6.6%
Psychiatric 2.84%
Wound Care 2.08%
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 Urgent Care Nurse's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
$128,028
7%
Consulting
$126,831
6%
Initiative
$123,242
3%
Diagnostic Tests
$122,045
2%
Medical Services
$120,849
1%
Organizational Skills
$120,849
1%
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Urgent Care Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Urgent Care 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, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Urgent Care Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Urgent Care Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Urgent Care Nurse

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$143,582$69.020%

Urgent Care Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Urgent Care 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Urgent Care Nurse

Salaries for an Urgent Care Nurse can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $232,782 in 2023 to around $227,560 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Urgent Care Nurse salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Urgent Care Nurse Over Time

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2023
$232,782
2024
$238,311
2025
$227,560
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2023 $232,782
2024 $238,311
2025 $227,560
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FAQ about Urgent Care Nurse

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Urgent Care Nurse?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Urgent Care Nurse roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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