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

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

How does experience change A Nurse Assessor's salary?

A Nurse Assessor's salary grows with experience: a Nurse Assessor (2-4 years)earns $53,786, a Managed Care Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $82,891, a Managed Care Director (5+ years)earns $139,938, an SVP of Managed Care (5+ years)earns $265,847,

What are the highest paying states for a Nurse Assessor?

Nurse Assessor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Nurse Assessor roles are District of Columbia $60,401, California $60,172, Massachusetts $59,370. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Nurse Assessor roles make?

Salaries for Nurse Assessor level roles vary by specialization: Security Assessor: $91,160; Lead Assessor: $76,060; City Assessor: $75,857; Onsite Nurse Assessor Contract: $75,297; Energy Assessor: $75,085.

How do different companies affect a Nurse Assessor's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Nurse Assessor roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Nurse Assessor Salary in the United States

How much does a Nurse Assessor make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nurse Assessor in the United States is $54,553 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,501
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,384 to $64,995
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,857

10% $40,857

50% (Median) $54,553

90% $74,501

Nurse Assessor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,995	$5,416	$1,250	$31
Average	$54,553	$4,546	$1,049	$26
25th Percentile	$47,384	$3,949	$911	$23

Salary Factors Salary-Boosting Skills Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Nurse Assessor with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Choose your preferred time

All times are listed as US Eastern time (Boston/New York)

By submitting, you consent to receiving communications from Salary.com. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Unsubscribe anytime.

Key Factors That Influence Nurse Assessor Salaries

A Nurse Assessor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Nurse Assessor 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 Nurse Assessors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,401.
California: $60,172.
Massachusetts: $59,370.

District of Columbia $60,401 California $60,172 Massachusetts $59,370 Washington $59,152 New Jersey $59,130 Alaska $59,054 Connecticut $58,301 New York $57,996

Hawaii $57,019 Rhode Island $56,561 Maryland $56,250 Minnesota $55,824 Colorado $55,661 Illinois $55,606 Oregon $55,399 Delaware $55,246

New Hampshire $55,150 Virginia $54,935 Pennsylvania $54,308 Nevada $53,991 North Dakota $53,888 Michigan $53,724 Wisconsin $53,664 Vermont $53,544

Texas $53,211 Maine $53,189 Arizona $53,157 Ohio $53,119 Georgia $52,617 Indiana $52,366 Wyoming $52,317 Utah $52,240

Iowa $52,208 Kansas $51,946 Louisiana $51,869 North Carolina $51,842 Missouri $51,831 Florida $51,618 Montana $51,504 Nebraska $51,395

Kentucky $51,335 South Carolina $51,116 Tennessee $50,980 Idaho $50,926 New Mexico $50,527 Oklahoma $50,440 Alabama $50,118 South Dakota $49,578

Arkansas $49,283 West Virginia $49,125 Mississippi $48,651

Top Paying Cities for Nurse Assessors

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: $68,808
San Francisco: $68,055
Oakland: $66,620

San Jose, CA $68,808

San Francisco, CA $68,055

Oakland, CA $66,620

New York, NY $62,812

Paramus, NJ $62,048

Queens Village, NY $62,046

Passaic, NJ $61,994

Bergenfield, NJ $61,989

Stamford, CT $61,869

Huntington, NY $61,847

Newark, NJ $61,443

Bridgeport, CT $61,328

Vallejo, CA $61,220

New Brunswick, NJ $61,198

Petaluma, CA $61,165

Middlesex, NJ $61,062

Somerset, NJ $61,023

Santa Cruz, CA $60,952

Boston, MA $60,620

Monterey, CA $60,428

Seattle, WA $60,303

Santa Rosa, CA $60,292

Los Angeles, CA $60,276

Juneau, AK $60,134

Washington, DC $60,074

Orange, CA $59,880

Santa Ana, CA $59,736

Long Beach, CA $59,681

Anaheim, CA $59,670

Anchorage, AK $59,643

Santa Maria, CA $59,479

Everett, WA $59,469

Danbury, CT $59,277

Bremerton, WA $59,201

Tacoma, WA $59,005

New Suffolk, NY $59,004

Sacramento, CA $58,988

Santa Barbara, CA $58,928

Trenton, NJ $58,868

San Diego, CA $58,868

Brockton, MA $58,808

Fairbanks, AK $58,675

Lompoc, CA $58,536

Lowell, MA $58,492

Ventura, CA $58,481

Nashua, NH $58,470

Stockton, CA $58,465

Modesto, CA $58,067

Poughkeepsie, NY $57,947

Olympia, WA $57,843

Kennewick, WA $57,843

New Haven, CT $57,821

Lawrence, MA $57,625

Hartford, CT $57,570

Riverside, CA $57,559

New Bedford, MA $57,505

Richland, WA $57,505

Bakersfield, CA $57,428

San Bernardino, CA $57,406

New Britain, CT $57,401

Atlantic City, NJ $57,401

New London, CT $57,379

Norwich, CT $57,363

Portsmouth, NH $57,352

Boulder, CO $57,236

Portland, OR $57,161

Worcester, MA $57,155

Minneapolis, MN $56,986

Philadelphia, PA $56,910

Honolulu, HI $56,730

Saint Paul, MN $56,704

Vineland, NJ $56,692

Providence, RI $56,534

Chicago, IL $56,375

Bellingham, WA $56,310

Springfield, MA $56,266

Baltimore, MD $56,250

Chico, CA $56,114

Pittsfield, MA $55,966

Manchester, NH $55,863

Spokane, WA $55,623

Denver, CO $55,617

Albany, NY $55,361

Troy, NY $55,339

Nassau, NY $55,280

Schenectady, NY $55,224

Wilmington, DE $55,181

Burlington, VT $55,104

Salem, OR $55,082

Portland, ME $54,913

Yakima, WA $54,859

Rochester, MN $54,690

Reno, NV $54,662

Fresno, CA $54,662

Milwaukee, WI $54,613

Detroit, MI $54,559

Ann Arbor, MI $54,549

Allentown, PA $54,542

Colorado Springs, CO $54,450

Syracuse, NY $54,422

Carson City, NV $54,422

Houston, TX $54,346

Eugene, OR $54,319

Gary, IN $54,253

Springfield, OR $54,210

Bismarck, ND $54,199

Galveston, TX $54,161

Medford, OR $54,079

Fort Collins, CO $54,057

Concord, NH $54,030

Austin, TX $54,013

Mesa, AZ $53,899

Reading, PA $53,893

Phoenix, AZ $53,888

Dallas, TX $53,871

Saint Cloud, MN $53,819

Madison, WI $53,746

Utica, NY $53,599

Rochester, NY $53,511

Des Moines, IA $53,506

Raleigh, NC $53,500

Atlanta, GA $53,419

Battle Creek, MI $53,402

Salt Lake City, UT $53,386

Lancaster, PA $53,304

Harrisburg, PA $53,228

Kansas City, MO $53,173

Champaign, IL $53,162

Kansas City, KS $53,162

Fort Worth, TX $53,157

Columbus, OH $53,147

Boca Raton, FL $53,135

Pittsburgh, PA $53,113

Richmond, VA $53,091

Indianapolis, IN $53,080

Cleveland, OH $53,075

Las Vegas, NV $53,009

Cincinnati, OH $53,009

Petersburg, VA $52,928

Huntsville, AL $52,846

Lansing, MI $52,809

Lebanon, PA $52,802

Pueblo, CO $52,797

Appleton, WI $52,780

Buffalo, NY $52,758

Dayton, OH $52,742

Racine, WI $52,731

Charlotte, NC $52,726

Saint Louis, MO $52,709

York, PA $52,677

Elkhart, IN $52,677

Gastonia, NC $52,666

Billings, MT $52,653

Beaumont, TX $52,638

Lorain, OH $52,628

Benton Harbor, MI $52,617

Toledo, OH $52,606

Binghamton, NY $52,578

Rock Hill, SC $52,573

Rockford, IL $52,546

Springfield, IL $52,524

Elyria, OH $52,518

Fargo, ND $52,518

Flagstaff, AZ $52,480

Fort Lauderdale, FL $52,448

Duluth, MN $52,415

Miami, FL $52,415

Cheyenne, WY $52,377

Grand Forks, ND $52,377

Bangor, ME $52,257

Cedar Rapids, IA $52,197

Durham, NC $52,174

Louisville, KY $52,169

Grand Rapids, MI $52,158

Hialeah, FL $52,153

Casper, WY $52,077

Scranton, PA $52,011

New Orleans, LA $51,995

Virginia Beach, VA $51,989

Akron, OH $51,962

Peoria, IL $51,891

Sarasota, FL $51,880

Nashville, TN $51,842

Omaha, NE $51,842

Green Bay, WI $51,842

Baton Rouge, LA $51,815

Charleston, SC $51,804

Jamestown, NY $51,777

Davenport, IA $51,777

Tucson, AZ $51,749

Saint Petersburg, FL $51,717

Tampa, FL $51,706

Evansville, IN $51,673

Port Arthur, TX $51,673

Bradenton, FL $51,651

Santa Fe, NM $51,553

Orlando, FL $51,455

Clearwater, FL $51,438

Canton, OH $51,324

La Crosse, WI $51,324

Albuquerque, NM $51,291

Newport News, VA $51,286

High Point, NC $51,269

Ogden, UT $51,247

Corpus Christi, TX $51,204

Norfolk, VA $51,171

Laramie, WY $51,171

Rock Island, IL $51,138

Saginaw, MI $51,127

Jacksonville, FL $51,122

Salisbury, NC $51,111

Boise, ID $51,100

Moline, IL $51,073

Fort Myers, FL $51,056

Memphis, TN $51,046

Tulsa, OK $51,018

Waterloo, IA $50,986

Spartanburg, SC $50,931

Lincoln, NE $50,904

Fort Wayne, IN $50,893

Provo, UT $50,887

Cedar Falls, IA $50,822

San Antonio, TX $50,800

Greensboro, NC $50,778

South Bend, IN $50,773

Savannah, GA $50,713

Muskegon, MI $50,691

Birmingham, AL $50,685

Winston Salem, NC $50,659

Lake Charles, LA $50,527

Anderson, IN $50,516

Lexington, KY $50,500

Augusta, GA $50,484

Greenville, SC $50,484

Lima, OH $50,440

Wichita, KS $50,435

Tuscaloosa, AL $50,435

Columbia, SC $50,385

Springfield, OH $50,375

Asheville, NC $50,287

Bloomington, IN $50,249

Knoxville, TN $50,053

Shreveport, LA $50,047

Wilmington, NC $49,976

Roanoke, VA $49,976

Topeka, KS $49,878

Frankfort, KY $49,872

Oklahoma City, OK $49,834

Chillicothe, OH $49,813

Longview, TX $49,807

Melbourne, FL $49,802

Sioux Falls, SD $49,714

Mobile, AL $49,709

Terre Haute, IN $49,687

Altoona, PA $49,654

Amarillo, TX $49,616

Killeen, TX $49,600

Fayetteville, AR $49,556

Chattanooga, TN $49,540

Sioux City, IA $49,491

Idaho Falls, ID $49,480

Lynchburg, VA $49,436

Gainesville, FL $49,365

Portsmouth, OH $49,338

Little Rock, AR $49,327

Lafayette, LA $49,305

Youngstown, OH $49,305

Daytona Beach, FL $49,273

Clarksville, TN $49,267

Pensacola, FL $49,262

Temple, TX $49,258

Hopkinsville, KY $49,098

Erie, PA $49,087

Florence, SC $49,065

Charleston, WV $48,978

Great Falls, MT $48,951

Macon, GA $48,874

Tallahassee, FL $48,869

Fayetteville, NC $48,858

Waco, TX $48,847

Helena, MT $48,809

Pine Bluff, AR $48,788

Vincennes, IN $48,722

Lubbock, TX $48,700

Alamogordo, NM $48,667

Twin Falls, ID $48,618

Rapid City, SD $48,602

Jackson, MS $48,503

Huntington, WV $48,500

Greenville, MS $48,498

Parkersburg, WV $48,442

Montgomery, AL $48,432

Wichita Falls, TX $48,378

Springfield, MO $48,378

Biloxi, MS $48,351

Monroe, LA $48,296

Johnstown, PA $48,258

Sumter, SC $48,236

Columbus, GA $48,231

Pascagoula, MS $48,127

Abilene, TX $48,127

Kingsport, TN $47,985

Albany, GA $47,985

Gulfport, MS $47,969

Alexandria, LA $47,789

Fort Smith, AR $47,652

El Paso, TX $47,505

Las Cruces, NM $47,260

Harlingen, TX $47,121

Pocatello, ID $47,112

Florence, AL $47,041

Brownsville, TX $47,030

Mcallen, TX $46,916

Dothan, AL $46,839

Columbus, MS $46,515

Altus, OK $46,261

Lawton, OK $46,158

Pierre, SD $45,961

What Skills Can Increase a Nurse Assessor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Coordination (Mentioned in 14.26% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
Home Care (Mentioned in 3.19% Job Postings): Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.
Community Health (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): Community health refers to simple health services that are delivered by laymen outside hospitals and clinics.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Coordination	14.26%
Home Care	3.19%
Community Health	1.74%

See More Skills

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 Nurse Assessor's salary.

Pediatric: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Integrated Care: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Pediatric	$60,554	11%
Integrated Care	$60,009	10%
Presentation	$59,463	9%

Get Latest Data

Nurse Assessor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Nurse Assessor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Nurse Assessor positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Nurse Assessor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Nurse Assessor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$62,736	$30.0	15%

How Education impacts a Nurse Assessor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Nurse Assessors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Nurse Assessor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $61,900 and $74,308).

Nurse Assessor Salaries by Degree Level

$76,100
$74,000
$72,000
$70,000
$68,000
$66,000
$64,000
$61,900

Typical Education for Nurse Assessor
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.5%
High School	31.4%
Associates	14.7%
Bachelors	33.0%
Masters	20.4%
Doctorate	0.0%

View as Graph

Nurse Assessor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nurse Assessor'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.

$47,384

Average $54,553/year

$64,995

$3,949

Average $4,546/month

$5,416

$911

Average $1,049/week

$1,250

$23

Average $26/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,995	$5,416	$1,250	$31
Average	$54,553	$4,546	$1,049	$26
25th Percentile	$47,384	$3,949	$911	$23

Salary Trends for Nurse Assessor

Salaries for a Nurse Assessor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,495 in 2023 to around $59,825 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Nurse Assessor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Nurse Assessor Over Time

$???
$60,495
$60,518
$59,825
$???
$???

2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027

Year	Average Annual Salary
2022	View More
2023	$60,495
2024	$60,518
2025	$59,825
2026	View More
2027	View More

Most common benefits for Nurse Assessor

Social Security
401 (k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Nurse Assessor

Here are companies hiring for Nurse Assessor and their salaries, click below for more details.

N $97,099/per year

New York Police Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $95,962/per year

State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $94,615/per year

US Department of Transportation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $93,141/per year

US General Services Administration Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $92,342/per year

Los Angeles County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

D $92,011/per year

Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,967/per year

US Department of Commerce Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,755/per year

US Department of Energy Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

F $91,673/per year

Federal Bureau of Investigation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $90,276/per year

Naval Sea Systems Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,975/per year

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $88,721/per year

San Diego County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,664/per year

The TTB Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $87,569/per year

Lutheran Services Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

M $85,066/per year

Maryland Inc Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $83,780/per year

State University of New York Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $82,969/per year

New York State Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

P $82,703/per year

Puerto Rico Department of Education Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $80,526/per year

US Central Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

H $80,286/per year

Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $79,270/per year

Air Force Reserve Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $78,505/per year

American Automobile Association (AAA) Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $76,678/per year

State of Florida - Department of Health Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $75,183/per year

New York State Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $75,106/per year

State University System of Florida Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

Find Your Next Nurse Assessor Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Nurse Assessor job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

FAQ about Nurse Assessor

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Nurse Assessor?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Nurse Assessor roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Nurse Assessor Salary in the United States

How much does a Nurse Assessor make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence Nurse Assessor Salaries

How Do Nurse Assessor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Nurse Assessors

What Skills Can Increase a Nurse Assessor's Salary?

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Nurse Assessor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for a Nurse Assessor

How Education impacts a Nurse Assessor's Salary?

Nurse Assessor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Nurse Assessor

Nurse Assessor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salary Trends for Nurse Assessor

Average Annual Salary of Nurse Assessor Over Time

Most common benefits for Nurse Assessor

Common company salaries for Nurse Assessor

Find Your Next Nurse Assessor Job

For Employees

For Employers

FAQ about Nurse Assessor

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Nurse Assessor?

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Nurse Assessor Salary in the United States

How much does a Nurse Assessor make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence Nurse Assessor Salaries

How Do Nurse Assessor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Nurse Assessors

What Skills Can Increase a Nurse Assessor's Salary?

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Nurse Assessor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industry for a Nurse Assessor

How Education impacts a Nurse Assessor's Salary?

Nurse Assessor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Nurse Assessor

Nurse Assessor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of Jobs related to Nurse Assessor

Salary Trends for Nurse Assessor

Average Annual Salary of Nurse Assessor Over Time

Most common benefits for Nurse Assessor

Common company salaries for Nurse Assessor

Find Your Next Nurse Assessor Job

For Employees

For Employers

FAQ about Nurse Assessor

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Nurse Assessor?

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?