What are the main factors that influence a Clinical Lead Nurse's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Clinical Lead Nurse's salary?

A Clinical Lead Nurse's salary grows with experience: a Clinical Lead Nurse (0-0 years)earns $96,603, a Clinical Research Associate I (0-2 years)earns $62,472, a Clinical Research Associate II (2-4 years)earns $72,323, a Scientist - Clinical Research (4-7 years)earns $102,635, a Clinical Research Manager (7+ years)earns $110,952,

What are the highest paying states for a Clinical Lead Nurse?

Clinical Lead Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Clinical Lead Nurse roles are District of Columbia $106,214, California $105,811, Massachusetts $104,401. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Clinical Lead Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Clinical Lead Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Clinical Nurse Director: $299,167; Clinical Nurse Leader: $127,442; Clinical Nurse: $127,197; Clinical Nurse Manager: $126,674; Lead Nurse: $116,290.

Clinical Lead Nurse Salary in Delaware

How much does a Clinical Lead Nurse make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Lead Nurse in Delaware is $97,149 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,329
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,558 to $104,571
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,915

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Clinical Lead Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,571	$8,714	$2,011	$50
Average	$97,149	$8,096	$1,868	$47
25th Percentile	$86,558	$7,213	$1,665	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Clinical Lead Nurse Salaries

A Clinical Lead 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 Clinical Lead Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinical Lead 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): $96,603
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,472
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,323
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,635
Expert (over 8 years): $110,952

Levels	Salary
Clinical ... Level Clinical Lead Nurse	$96,603
Clinical ... Level Clinical Lead Nurse	$62,472
Clinical ... Level Clinical Lead Nurse	$72,323
Scientist... Level Clinical Lead Nurse	$102,635
Clinical ... Level Clinical Lead Nurse	$110,952

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How Do Clinical Lead 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 Clinical Lead Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $106,214.
California: $105,811.
Massachusetts: $104,401.

District of Columbia $106,214 California $105,811 Massachusetts $104,401 Washington $104,017 New Jersey $103,979 Alaska $103,845 Connecticut $102,521 New York $101,984

Hawaii $100,266 Rhode Island $99,461 Maryland $98,914 Minnesota $98,166 Colorado $97,878 Illinois $97,782 Oregon $97,417 Delaware $97,149

New Hampshire $96,980 Virginia $96,602 Pennsylvania $95,499 Nevada $94,942 North Dakota $94,760 Michigan $94,472 Wisconsin $94,367 Vermont $94,156

Texas $93,571 Maine $93,532 Arizona $93,475 Ohio $93,407 Georgia $92,525 Indiana $92,084 Wyoming $91,997 Utah $91,863

Iowa $91,805 Kansas $91,345 Louisiana $91,211 North Carolina $91,163 Missouri $91,143 Florida $90,769 Montana $90,568 Nebraska $90,376

Kentucky $90,271 South Carolina $89,887 Tennessee $89,647 Idaho $89,551 New Mexico $88,851 Oklahoma $88,697 Alabama $88,131 South Dakota $87,182

Arkansas $86,664 West Virginia $86,385 Mississippi $85,551

Top Paying Cities for Clinical Lead 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:

Lincoln: $100,545
Little Creek: $99,614
Magnolia: $100,027

Lincoln, DE $100,545 Little Creek, DE $99,614 Magnolia, DE $100,027 Milford, DE $100,545 Marydel, DE $99,240 Millsboro, DE $100,545 Millville, DE $101,216 Milton, DE $100,545

Nassau, DE $100,545 Ocean View, DE $101,216 Rehoboth Beach, DE $101,216 Seaford, DE $99,489 Selbyville, DE $101,216 Smyrna, DE $99,125 Viola, DE $100,027 Woodside, DE $99,739

Bear, DE $98,396 Newark, DE $98,434 Claymont, DE $98,511 Delaware City, DE $98,434 Hockessin, DE $98,511 Kirkwood, DE $98,434 Middletown, DE $98,923 Montchanin, DE $98,511

New Castle, DE $98,511 Odessa, DE $99,058 Port Penn, DE $98,166 Rockland, DE $98,511 Saint Georges, DE $98,434 Townsend, DE $98,914 Winterthur, DE $98,511 Lewes, DE $100,545

Wilmington, DE $98,511 Dover, DE $99,566 Dover Afb, DE $99,796 Bethany Beach, DE $101,216 Bethel, DE $99,489 Bridgeville, DE $100,545 Camden Wyoming, DE $99,672 Cheswold, DE $99,336

Clayton, DE $99,087 Dagsboro, DE $101,216 Delmar, DE $99,489 Ellendale, DE $100,545 Felton, DE $100,545 Fenwick Island, DE $101,216 Frankford, DE $101,216 Frederica, DE $100,545

Georgetown, DE $100,545 Greenwood, DE $100,545 Harbeson, DE $100,545 Harrington, DE $100,545 Hartly, DE $99,039 Houston, DE $100,545 Kenton, DE $99,087 Laurel, DE $99,489

Yorklyn, DE $98,511

Clinical Lead Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinical Lead 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

$86,558

Average $97,149/year

$104,571

$7,213

Average $8,096/month

$8,714

$1,665

Average $1,868/week

$2,011

$42

Average $47/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,571	$8,714	$2,011	$50
Average	$97,149	$8,096	$1,868	$47
25th Percentile	$86,558	$7,213	$1,665	$42

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