What are the main factors that influence a Nocturnist's salary?

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

How does experience change a Nocturnist's salary?

A Nocturnist's salary grows with experience: starting around $237,998 for beginners, reaching about $240,160 at mid-level, and approach $245,747 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Nocturnist?

Nocturnist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Nocturnist roles are District of Columbia $272,091, California $271,059, Massachusetts $267,446. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Nocturnist roles make?

Salaries for Nocturnist level roles vary by specialization: Hospitalist Or Nocturnist: $278,764; Physician Nocturnist: $241,445; Physician Assistant Nocturnist: $122,898; Hospitalist Nocturnist: $40,468.

How do different companies affect a Nocturnist's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Nocturnist roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Nocturnist Salary in the United States

How much does a Nocturnist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nocturnist in the United States is $245,747 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $118.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $295,398
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $230,646 to $271,736
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $216,897

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Nocturnist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$271,736	$22,645	$5,226	$131
Average	$245,747	$20,479	$4,726	$118
25th Percentile	$230,646	$19,221	$4,436	$111

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Key Factors That Influence Nocturnist Salaries

A Nocturnist'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 Nocturnist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nocturnist'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): $237,998
Early Career (1-2 years): $239,079
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $240,160
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $241,674
Expert (over 8 years): $245,747

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Nocturnist	$237,998
Intermediate Level Nocturnist	$239,079
Senior Level Nocturnist	$240,160
Specialist Level Nocturnist	$241,674
Expert Level Nocturnist	$245,747

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How Do Nocturnist 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 Nocturnists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $272,091.
California: $271,059.
Massachusetts: $267,446.

District of Columbia $272,091 California $271,059 Massachusetts $267,446 Washington $266,463 New Jersey $266,365 Alaska $266,021 Connecticut $262,630 New York $261,254

Hawaii $256,855 Rhode Island $254,790 Maryland $253,390 Minnesota $251,473 Colorado $250,736 Illinois $250,490 Oregon $249,556 Delaware $248,868

New Hampshire $248,435 Virginia $247,467 Pennsylvania $244,641 Nevada $243,216 North Dakota $242,749 Michigan $242,012 Wisconsin $241,741 Vermont $241,201

Texas $239,702 Maine $239,603 Arizona $239,456 Ohio $239,284 Georgia $237,023 Indiana $235,893 Wyoming $235,671 Utah $235,327

Iowa $235,180 Kansas $234,000 Louisiana $233,656 North Carolina $233,533 Missouri $233,484 Florida $232,526 Montana $232,010 Nebraska $231,518

Kentucky $231,248 South Carolina $230,265 Tennessee $229,651 Idaho $229,405 New Mexico $227,611 Oklahoma $227,218 Alabama $225,768 South Dakota $223,335

Arkansas $222,008 West Virginia $221,295 Mississippi $219,157

Top Paying Cities for Nocturnists

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: $309,961
San Francisco: $306,913
Oakland: $300,106

San Jose, CA $309,961

San Francisco, CA $306,913

Oakland, CA $300,106

New York, NY $284,796

Queens Village, NY $282,953

Paramus, NJ $280,987

Passaic, NJ $280,741

Bergenfield, NJ $280,496

Stamford, CT $280,127

Huntington, NY $279,881

Newark, NJ $278,284

Bridgeport, CT $277,792

New Brunswick, NJ $276,981

Vallejo, CA $276,465

Middlesex, NJ $276,318

Somerset, NJ $276,097

Petaluma, CA $275,532

Santa Cruz, CA $274,573

Boston, MA $274,082

Monterey, CA $272,853

Fairbanks, AK $272,681

Los Angeles, CA $272,214

Washington, DC $272,091

Seattle, WA $271,649

Santa Rosa, CA $271,600

Juneau, AK $270,887

Orange, CA $270,076

Anchorage, AK $269,634

Anaheim, CA $269,462

Santa Ana, CA $269,093

Nassau, NY $268,946

Long Beach, CA $268,847

Danbury, CT $268,773

Santa Maria, CA $267,938

Everett, WA $267,889

Bremerton, WA $266,685

Trenton, NJ $266,218

Sacramento, CA $266,119

San Diego, CA $265,997

Brockton, MA $265,898

Tacoma, WA $265,800

Santa Barbara, CA $265,456

Lowell, MA $264,473

New Suffolk, NY $264,375

Nashua, NH $264,080

Lompoc, CA $263,687

Ventura, CA $263,441

Stockton, CA $263,367

New Haven, CT $262,876

Atlantic City, NJ $262,237

Hartford, CT $261,696

Modesto, CA $261,573

Poughkeepsie, NY $261,032

New Britain, CT $260,910

Olympia, WA $260,566

Kennewick, WA $260,566

New London, CT $260,516

Norwich, CT $260,443

Lawrence, MA $260,320

Bakersfield, CA $259,632

Riverside, CA $259,288

New Bedford, MA $259,288

Richland, WA $259,042

Portsmouth, NH $258,845

Vineland, NJ $258,796

San Bernardino, CA $258,600

Boulder, CO $257,911

Worcester, MA $257,715

Portland, OR $257,494

Saint Paul, MN $257,199

Minneapolis, MN $257,199

Philadelphia, PA $256,855

Honolulu, HI $255,552

Springfield, MA $254,692

Providence, RI $254,668

Chicago, IL $253,955

Bellingham, WA $253,660

Baltimore, MD $253,390

Chico, CA $252,775

Wilmington, DE $252,358

Pittsfield, MA $252,112

Manchester, NH $251,645

Spokane, WA $250,564

Denver, CO $250,539

Albany, NY $249,384

Troy, NY $249,286

Schenectady, NY $248,770

Burlington, VT $248,229

Portland, ME $247,369

Salem, OR $247,172

Yakima, WA $247,123

Ann Arbor, MI $247,049

Rochester, MN $246,361

Fresno, CA $246,238

Reno, NV $246,238

Milwaukee, WI $246,017

Detroit, MI $245,772

Allentown, PA $245,698

Carson City, NV $245,673

Houston, TX $245,305

Colorado Springs, CO $245,280

Syracuse, NY $245,157

Eugene, OR $244,690

Bismarck, ND $244,395

Gary, IN $244,395

Galveston, TX $244,395

Springfield, OR $244,199

Medford, OR $243,609

Fort Collins, CO $243,511

Austin, TX $243,314

Mesa, AZ $242,798

Phoenix, AZ $242,749

Dallas, TX $242,675

Reading, PA $242,528

Saint Cloud, MN $242,429

Concord, NH $242,208

Madison, WI $242,110

Utica, NY $241,446

Raleigh, NC $241,250

Las Vegas, NV $241,225

Rochester, NY $241,053

Des Moines, IA $241,029

Atlanta, GA $240,635

Battle Creek, MI $240,562

Salt Lake City, UT $240,488

Lancaster, PA $240,119

Champaign, IL $240,070

Harrisburg, PA $239,775

Durham, NC $239,554

Kansas City, MO $239,530

Kansas City, KS $239,480

Fort Worth, TX $239,456

Boca Raton, FL $239,358

Cleveland, OH $239,333

Columbus, OH $239,284

Pittsburgh, PA $239,259

Richmond, VA $239,161

Indianapolis, IN $239,112

Cincinnati, OH $238,792

Petersburg, VA $238,424

Billings, MT $237,883

Lansing, MI $237,883

Huntsville, AL $237,883

Lebanon, PA $237,859

Dayton, OH $237,834

Pueblo, CO $237,834

Appleton, WI $237,760

Buffalo, NY $237,662

Racine, WI $237,539

Charlotte, NC $237,514

Saint Louis, MO $237,441

Springfield, IL $237,342

Elkhart, IN $237,293

York, PA $237,293

Gastonia, NC $237,269

Benton Harbor, MI $237,269

Beaumont, TX $237,121

Lorain, OH $237,072

Toledo, OH $236,974

Binghamton, NY $236,851

Rock Hill, SC $236,826

Rockford, IL $236,704

Fargo, ND $236,581

Elyria, OH $236,581

Flagstaff, AZ $236,409

Fort Lauderdale, FL $236,261

Miami, FL $236,114

Duluth, MN $235,721

Bangor, ME $235,401

Cedar Rapids, IA $235,131

Louisville, KY $235,008

Grand Rapids, MI $234,959

Hialeah, FL $234,934

Casper, WY $234,590

Scranton, PA $234,295

New Orleans, LA $234,221

Virginia Beach, VA $234,197

Akron, OH $234,074

Peoria, IL $233,755

Sarasota, FL $233,705

Green Bay, WI $233,533

Baton Rouge, LA $233,411

Charleston, SC $233,361

Nashville, TN $233,288

Jamestown, NY $233,238

Davenport, IA $233,238

Tucson, AZ $233,116

Cheyenne, WY $233,042

Saint Petersburg, FL $232,968

Tampa, FL $232,919

Omaha, NE $232,870

Port Arthur, TX $232,772

Evansville, IN $232,772

Bradenton, FL $232,673

Santa Fe, NM $232,231

Orlando, FL $231,985

Clearwater, FL $231,715

Canton, OH $231,199

La Crosse, WI $231,199

Grand Forks, ND $231,125

Albuquerque, NM $231,051

Tulsa, OK $231,051

Newport News, VA $231,027

High Point, NC $230,953

Ogden, UT $230,855

Corpus Christi, TX $230,658

Laramie, WY $230,511

Norfolk, VA $230,511

Rock Island, IL $230,363

Saginaw, MI $230,314

Jacksonville, FL $230,290

Salisbury, NC $230,240

Memphis, TN $230,191

Moline, IL $230,068

Fort Myers, FL $229,995

Waterloo, IA $229,675

Spartanburg, SC $229,429

Lincoln, NE $229,307

Fort Wayne, IN $229,257

Birmingham, AL $228,987

Cedar Falls, IA $228,938

Provo, UT $228,913

Springfield, OH $228,889

San Antonio, TX $228,840

Greensboro, NC $228,741

South Bend, IN $228,717

Winston Salem, NC $228,692

Boise, ID $228,618

Savannah, GA $228,446

Muskegon, MI $228,004

Lima, OH $227,709

Lake Charles, LA $227,611

Anderson, IN $227,562

Lexington, KY $227,488

Augusta, GA $227,414

Greenville, SC $227,414

Wichita, KS $227,193

Tuscaloosa, AL $227,193

Columbia, SC $226,972

Bloomington, IN $226,358

Roanoke, VA $226,210

Asheville, NC $225,891

Knoxville, TN $225,473

Shreveport, LA $225,448

Wilmington, NC $225,129

Frankfort, KY $224,662

Oklahoma City, OK $224,490

Chillicothe, OH $224,392

Longview, TX $224,367

Topeka, KS $224,293

Mobile, AL $223,925

Terre Haute, IN $223,826

Erie, PA $223,802

Altoona, PA $223,679

Melbourne, FL $223,605

Amarillo, TX $223,507

Killeen, TX $223,433

Fayetteville, AR $223,237

Sioux Falls, SD $223,065

Chattanooga, TN $222,917

Idaho Falls, ID $222,893

Gainesville, FL $222,376

Portsmouth, OH $222,254

Little Rock, AR $222,204

Lynchburg, VA $222,204

Lafayette, LA $222,106

Youngstown, OH $222,106

Temple, TX $222,008

Daytona Beach, FL $221,959

Clarksville, TN $221,934

Pensacola, FL $221,910

Hopkinsville, KY $221,172

Charleston, WV $221,148

Florence, SC $221,025

Sioux City, IA $220,877

Macon, GA $220,165

Tallahassee, FL $220,140

Fayetteville, NC $220,091

Waco, TX $220,042

Wichita Falls, TX $220,042

Pine Bluff, AR $219,944

Vincennes, IN $219,477

Lubbock, TX $219,378

Great Falls, MT $219,231

Alamogordo, NM $219,206

Abilene, TX $219,010

Rapid City, SD $218,690

Monroe, LA $218,690

Albany, GA $218,543

Huntington, WV $218,518

Jackson, MS $218,494

Greenville, MS $218,469

Parkersburg, WV $218,223

Montgomery, AL $218,174

Johnstown, PA $218,125

Springfield, MO $217,928

Biloxi, MS $217,806

Sumter, SC $217,289

Columbus, GA $217,265

Twin Falls, ID $217,117

Pascagoula, MS $216,798

Kingsport, TN $216,159

Gulfport, MS $216,085

Alexandria, LA $215,274

Fort Smith, AR $214,660

El Paso, TX $213,996

Helena, MT $213,677

Las Cruces, NM $212,891

Harlingen, TX $212,203

Pocatello, ID $211,981

Florence, AL $211,908

Brownsville, TX $211,858

Dothan, AL $211,465

Mcallen, TX $211,342

Columbus, MS $209,524

Altus, OK $208,393

Lawton, OK $207,927

Pierre, SD $207,042

What Skills Can Increase a Nocturnist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Leadership (Mentioned in 4.16% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Medical Services (Mentioned in 4.42% Job Postings): A service that provides medical treatment to people within an area or country: In poorer countries without a reliable health service, 90% of care for people with Aids-related illnesses is carried out in the home. health services.
Medical Education (Mentioned in 2.94% Job Postings): Medical education is a course of study directed toward imparting knowledge and skills required for the prevention and treatment of diseases to persons seeking to become physicians.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Leadership	4.16%
Medical Services	4.42%
Medical Education	2.94%

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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 Nocturnist's salary.

Emergency Medicine: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Critical Care: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Internal Medicine: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Emergency Medicine	$260,492	6%
Critical Care	$260,492	6%
Internal Medicine	$258,034	5%
Medical Education	$258,034	5%
Pediatric	$255,577	4%
Geriatrics	$253,119	3%

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How Education impacts a Nocturnist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Nocturnists enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 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 Nocturnist with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $225,884 and $241,944).

Nocturnist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Nocturnist

No Diploma 1.3%

High School 1.3%

Associates 4.0%

Bachelors 4.0%

Masters 5.3%

Doctorate 85.3%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.3%
High School	1.3%
Associates	4.0%
Bachelors	4.0%
Masters	5.3%
Doctorate	85.3%

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Nocturnist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nocturnist'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

$230,646

Average $245,747/year

$271,736

$19,221

Average $20,479/month

$22,645

$4,436

Average $4,726/week

$5,226

$111

Average $118/hour

$131

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$271,736	$22,645	$5,226	$131
Average	$245,747	$20,479	$4,726	$118
25th Percentile	$230,646	$19,221	$4,436	$111

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Salary Trends for Nocturnist

Salaries for a Nocturnist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $230,578 in 2023 to around $225,405 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Nocturnist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Nocturnist Over Time

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2023

$230,578

2024

$236,055

2025

$225,405

2026

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2023	$230,578
2024	$236,055
2025	$225,405
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