How much does a Legal Nurse Consultant make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Nurse Consultant in the United States is $92,027. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,370 to $102,294, with most professionals earning between $75,487 and $111,642.

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Legal Nurse Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Nurse Consultant Salary $75,487 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Legal Nurse Consultant Salary $83,370 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Legal Nurse Consultant Salary $92,027 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Legal Nurse Consultant Salary $102,294 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Legal Nurse Consultant Salary $111,642 US March 01, 2025
25% $83,370 10% $75,487 90% $111,642 75% $102,294 $92,027 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Legal Nurse Consultant ?

A legal nurse consultant is a registered nurse who uses expertise as a health care provider and specialized training to consult on medical-related legal cases. Legal nurse consultants assist attorneys in reading medical records and understanding medical terminology and healthcare issues to achieve the best results for their clients. The specialty is a relatively recent one, beginning in the mid-1980s. A legal nurse consultant bridges gaps in an attorney's knowledge. While the attorney is an expert on legal issues, the legal nurse consultant is an expert on nursing and the health care system....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Nurse Consultant in the United States. The base salary for Legal Nurse Consultant ranges from $83,370 to $102,294 with the average base salary of $92,027. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,511 to $102,637 with the average total cash compensation of $92,240.

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