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Preceptor salary
Average preceptor salary
$96,558
How much does a preceptor make?
The average preceptor salary in the United States is $96,558. Preceptor salaries typically range between $52,000 and $176,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for preceptors is $46.42 per hour.
Preceptor salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Preceptors earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Preceptor earn more?
Preceptor Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level preceptor | $76,600 | $36.81 |
| Mid-level preceptor | $96,300 | $46.30 |
| Senior-level preceptor | $132,000 | $63.50 |
Average preceptor salary by state
Highest paying states for preceptors
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $107,966 | $51.91 |
| 2 | Alaska | $130,445 | $62.71 |
| 3 | Delaware | $109,443 | $52.62 |
| 4 | New York | $128,621 | $61.84 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $92,473 | $44.46 |
| 6 | Nevada | $111,131 | $53.43 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $88,211 | $42.41 |
| 8 | California | $129,459 | $62.24 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $123,042 | $59.15 |
| 10 | Texas | $88,262 | $42.43 |
| 11 | Oregon | $103,897 | $49.95 |
| 12 | Michigan | $88,559 | $42.58 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $104,614 | $50.30 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $89,930 | $43.24 |
| 15 | Virginia | $100,263 | $48.20 |
| 16 | Arizona | $97,198 | $46.73 |
| 17 | Washington | $95,633 | $45.98 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $81,734 | $39.30 |
| 19 | Maryland | $98,718 | $47.46 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $97,918 | $47.08 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $87,060 | $41.86 |
| 22 | Georgia | $89,041 | $42.81 |
| 23 | Florida | $79,464 | $38.20 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $91,620 | $44.05 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $83,491 | $40.14 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $82,439 | $39.63 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $77,136 | $37.08 |
| 28 | Indiana | $73,048 | $35.12 |
| 29 | Ohio | $75,603 | $36.35 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $82,826 | $39.82 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $73,858 | $35.51 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $70,050 | $33.68 |
| 33 | Colorado | $75,132 | $36.12 |
| 34 | Illinois | $78,872 | $37.92 |
| 35 | Alabama | $77,407 | $37.21 |
| 36 | Idaho | $76,174 | $36.62 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $65,964 | $31.71 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $58,373 | $28.06 |
| 39 | Missouri | $74,777 | $35.95 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $67,403 | $32.41 |
| 41 | Montana | $60,430 | $29.05 |
| 42 | Vermont | $63,968 | $30.75 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $67,565 | $32.48 |
| 44 | Maine | $55,307 | $26.59 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $56,170 | $27.00 |
| 46 | Utah | $73,957 | $35.56 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $74,093 | $35.62 |
| 48 | Iowa | $64,807 | $31.16 |
| 49 | Kansas | $59,521 | $28.62 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $63,995 | $30.77 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $57,643 | $27.71 |
Highest paying cities for preceptors
The highest-paying cities for preceptors are New York, NY, Anchorage, AK, and Philadelphia, PA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $141,938 | $68.24 |
| 2 | Anchorage, AK | $132,292 | $63.60 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $113,185 | $54.42 |
| 4 | Salem, OR | $104,749 | $50.36 |
| 5 | Richmond, VA | $101,412 | $48.76 |
| 6 | Silver Spring, MD | $100,083 | $48.12 |
| 7 | Morgantown, WV | $95,693 | $46.01 |
| 8 | Detroit, MI | $90,453 | $43.49 |
| 9 | Cambridge, MA | $90,269 | $43.40 |
| 10 | San Antonio, TX | $89,740 | $43.14 |
| 11 | Durham, NC | $89,362 | $42.96 |
| 12 | Lawrenceville, GA | $89,188 | $42.88 |
| 13 | West Allis, WI | $84,639 | $40.69 |
| 14 | Bradenton, FL | $80,803 | $38.85 |
| 15 | Chicago, IL | $79,459 | $38.20 |
| 16 | Saint Louis, MO | $76,796 | $36.92 |
| 17 | Greenville, SC | $66,200 | $31.83 |
Preceptor salary details
A preceptor's salary ranges from $52,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $176,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a preceptor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $176,000 | $14,667 | $85 |
| 75th Percentile | $132,000 | $11,000 | $63 |
| Average | $96,558 | $8,047 | $46 |
| 25th Percentile | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34 |
| 10th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25 |
Highest paying preceptor jobs
The highest paying types of preceptors are contractor-registered nurse, student/clinical rotation, and registered nurse med/surg.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Nurse | $60,347 | $5,029 | $29.01 | 703,983 |
| Home Health Nurse | $69,393 | $5,783 | $33.36 | 687,941 |
| Ambulatory Care Coordinator | $40,458 | $3,371 | $19.45 | 85,837 |
| Student Nurse | $37,281 | $3,107 | $17.92 | 578,210 |
| Clinic Registered Nurse | $70,075 | $5,840 | $33.69 | 520,812 |
| School Nurse | $54,998 | $4,583 | $26.44 | 282,124 |
Top companies hiring preceptors now:
Which companies pay preceptors the most?
Preceptor salaries at Carilion Clinic and Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average preceptor salary at companies like Harvard University and Northside Hospital are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carilion Clinic | $167,877 | $80.71 |
| 2 | Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital | $160,996 | $77.40 |
| 3 | Harvard University | $139,365 | $67.00 |
| 4 | Northside Hospital | $134,263 | $64.55 |
| 5 | Lancaster General Health | $129,095 | $62.06 |
| 6 | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | $128,989 | $62.01 |
| 7 | Blessing Hospital Emergency Room | $125,086 | $60.14 |
| 8 | Lakeland Regional Health | $117,773 | $56.62 |
| 9 | ICONMA | $115,692 | $55.62 |
| 10 | OpTech | $107,728 | $51.79 |
| 11 | New York University | $104,441 | $50.21 |
| 12 | The University of Chicago | $101,286 | $48.70 |
| 13 | Rochester Regional Health | $97,778 | $47.01 |
| 14 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | $97,286 | $46.77 |
| 15 | Trinity Health | $95,675 | $46.00 |
| 16 | DLH | $92,860 | $44.64 |
| 17 | G-TECH | $88,917 | $42.75 |
| 18 | Fresenius Medical Care North America Holdings Limited Partnership | $88,132 | $42.37 |
| 19 | Humana | $87,993 | $42.30 |
| 20 | Amedisys | $80,818 | $38.85 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Preceptor salary trends
The average preceptor salary has risen by $13,517 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average preceptor earned $83,041 annually, but today, they earn $96,558 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for preceptors over the last decade.
Compare preceptor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average preceptor salary over time
Compare preceptor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Preceptor salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,600 | $46.42 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $94,000 | $45.17 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $91,900 | $44.20 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $89,700 | $43.14 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $87,700 | $42.18 | +1.4% |
Recently added preceptor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan University | Preceptors and New Grads Welcome | Columbus, OH | 12/16/2024 | $80,000 |
| Logan University | Preceptor & Associate Opportunities | Chicago, IL | 12/09/2024 | $75,000 |
| Logan University | Preceptors and New Grads Welcome | Columbus, IN | 12/04/2024 | $80,000 |
| Nebraska Medicine | Preceptor Workforce Coordinator | Omaha, NE | 10/25/2024 | $60,800 |
| Logan University | Preceptor & Associate Opportunities | Chicago, IL | 10/21/2024 | $65,000 |
| Cscc | Preceptor | Campus, IL | 10/17/2024 | $52,175 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Preceptor Workforce Coordinator | Omaha, NE | 09/26/2024 | $60,800 |
| Fmchealth | Clinical Preceptor-Bsn (52622) | Lancaster, OH | 09/25/2024 | $63,215 |
| Logan University | Preceptor & Associate Opportunities | Chicago, IL | 09/13/2024 | $70,000 |
| Graham Healthcare Group | Home Health Nursing Preceptor Bonus | Mechanicsburg, PA | 09/13/2024 | $15,000 |
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