Career profile · SOC 29-1141.04

Clinical Nurse Specialists

Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.

Median salary
$93,600
per year
Growth outlook
Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
Bachelor's degree
AI exposure
3.4/10
automation risk

Salary distribution (US)

Real salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The p10–p90 spread tells you more than the median alone.

Bottom 10%
$61,250
25th %ile
$70,310
Median
$93,600
75th %ile
$106,530
Top 10%
$132,680

Top skills

Active Listening Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Speaking Critical Thinking Coordination Reading Comprehension Monitoring Judgment and Decision Making Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge you'll build

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Psychology
  • Biology
  • Education and Training
  • Administration and Management
  • Chemistry
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