Remote Nursing Salary Calculator
Will You Make More Money Going Remote?
Quickly Compare your Earning Potential for 15 Remote Nursing Roles
Considering a transition to remote nursing but unsure about the financial impact?
Remote nursing salaries vary significantly by specialty and location. A Utilization Review nurse in California might earn 40% more than the same role in Ohio. Experience level, company size, and location can drastically change earning potential.
Get personalized salary projections for your situation.
This Remote Nursing Salary Calculator provides salary ranges for 15 popular remote nursing roles across all US states. Compare your current earnings trajectory with potential remote nursing income over a 5-year period to make informed career decisions.
How the Remote Nursing Salary Calculator Works
Get your personalized salary projection in under 2 minutes:
#1 Choose Your Target Remote Nursing Role
Pick from 15 of the most sought-after remote nursing roles
#2 Select Your Location
Choose from all 50 states plus Washington D.C., or select “Nationwide Remote” for location-independent roles.
#3 View Your Results
View salary ranges for your role. Enter your current salary to compare staying vs. switching over 5 years.
Get Your Personalized Salary Projection
Why Remote Nursing Salaries Vary So Much
Location makes a huge difference. A Utilization Review nurse in San Francisco, CA averages $96k-$132k, while the same role in Mobile, AL averages $77k-$102k.
Experience level matters. Entry-level remote roles can start at lower salary ranges than bedside roles, but that really varies based on many different factors. Nurses in these roles often advance quickly and build specialized skills that lead to higher-paying positions.
Company type affects pay. Health tech companies often pay above market rate to attract nurses, while established insurance companies offer comprehensive benefits packages that can increase total compensation value.
Education and certifications impact pay:
Nurses with advanced degrees earn significantly more, with advanced degree holders earning as much as $152k-$218k+ when working at biotech or medical device companies.
Professional certifications also boost earning potential; for example, 39.2% of certified case managers reported that certification helped increase their salary.
Technical certifications in data analytics, SQL, and nursing informatics consistently command higher salaries.
Remote Nurse Salary Survey
Compare Pay by Job Title, Company, and State
Help us crowdsource real salary data for remote nursing roles!
This short, anonymous survey collects real pay data from nurses working in remote roles. The goal is to help you get a clearer picture of what others are earning based on job title, company, and location so you can make more informed decisions when it comes to applying, negotiating, or exploring your next step.
Your submission adds to a growing list of reports that show trends by company type, job title, state, and experience level.
✔️ A few fields are required to keep the info consistent
✔️ The rest is optional. Share what you’re comfortable with
✔️ You can view the results inside the free membership after submitting
If your job title or company could easily identify you, like working in a small town or on a unique team, feel free to keep it general. You can enter something like “hospital” or “office” instead for company name, or a generic job title, like “quality nurse”.
Thank you for helping make this resource possible for other nurses who are navigating remote work. Your input matters!
To see the full results and explore what other nurses are reporting, click HERE to view the survey report (free membership required to access full data).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do remote nursing jobs really pay as much as bedside nursing?
The answer varies significantly based on the specific role, your experience, location, and company type.
Salary Comparison Realities:
- Some remote roles pay more – particularly specialized positions in biotech, medical device companies, or consulting
- Some may start lower – especially when transitioning without direct experience in that specialty
- Biotech and medical device companies typically offer higher salaries and superior benefits packages compared to traditional healthcare employers
The Real Advantage: Career Progression Remote/nontraditional nursing roles typically offer:
- Faster advancement opportunities to senior specialist, lead, oversight/quality, or director positions
- Clear career progression paths with corresponding salary increases
- Skills that transfer across industries (informatics, case management, clinical research)
Bedside nursing advancement typically includes:
- Annual merit increases (usually 2-4%)
- Clinical ladder programs (if available) – often bonus payments rather than base salary increases
- Leadership opportunities – charge nurse, nurse manager, educator, or director roles (limited positions available)
While starting salaries may be comparable, nontraditional nursing roles often provides more opportunities for significant salary growth over time through role advancement. In contrast, bedside nursing advancement is typically via a clinical ladder program, or leaving bedside care and transitioning into management to advance.
What if I don't have experience in my target remote nursing role?
Many remote nursing positions value transferable skills from bedside experience. Check out our Getting Started Guide for tips on highlighting relevant experience and building skills for your target role.
Are these salaries for full-time positions only?
Yes, the calculator shows full-time salary ranges. Many remote nursing roles also offer part-time, PRN, or contract options.
What if my desired role isn't listed?
Since job titles vary drastically for remote nursing positions, we recommend downloading our free Getting Started Guide to gain more insight into role category descriptions and transferable skills that may apply to your target position.
Note that Nurse Practitioners (NPs) can work in these same types of remote roles, however their salary will vary drastically depending on whether the role specifically requires an NP license or not.
You can also connect with other nurses exploring emerging remote roles in our free Facebook community, where members share insights about new opportunities. We continuously update and improve the calculator based on trending and popular remote nursing categories.
I like what I see in the calculator results. How do I actually get started in remote nursing?
The salary potential is exciting, right? Getting started can feel overwhelming, but I’ve created a comprehensive Free Getting Started Guide that includes 15 remote nursing role descriptions, resume templates, LinkedIn optimization tips, interview questions, and step-by-step strategies to land your first remote nursing position.
Which companies actually pay the higher salaries I'm seeing in these results?
Great question! Not all companies pay equally, and knowing where to apply makes a huge difference. I’ve compiled a free list of high-paying remote nursing companies that consistently offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. This insider list includes specific companies actively hiring remote nurses at premium rates.
What if I don't have remote nursing experience?
Many nurses successfully transition to remote roles without prior remote experience. I’ve created a free guide specifically for entry-level remote nursing positions that includes companies hiring new-to-remote nurses, application strategies, and how to highlight your transferable bedside skills for remote roles.
What are the best salary research resources for remote nursing jobs?
Here are my top recommended resources for researching nursing salaries and making informed career decisions:
Specialized Nursing Salary Tools:
- Incredible Health Nurse Salary Estimator – Comprehensive tool for all nursing specialties
- ANIA Career Insights – Nursing informatics and health IT salary data
- ANIA Health Informatics Specialists – Detailed informatics role breakdowns
Industry-Specific Salary Surveys:
- Case Management Study Guide Salary Trends – Case management salary analysis
- ACDIS Salary Survey 2022 – Clinical documentation improvement specialist data
- ACDIS 2024 CDI Salary Survey Preview – Latest CDI trends
- AACN – annual surveys include salary data
- BLS.gov
- NLN
Salary Calculators & Converters:
- Signal Lamp Health WFH Calculator – Calculate work-from-home cost savings
- Talent.com Tax Calculator – See your take-home pay after taxes
- Talent.com Salary Converter – Convert hourly to annual salary
- PaycheckCity Salary Calculator – Detailed paycheck breakdowns
- Cost of Living Data by State
💡 Pro Tip: Use these resources together with our calculator to get a complete picture of your earning potential in remote nursing roles. Cross-reference data from multiple sources for the most accurate salary expectations.
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Salary estimates are industry averages compiled from BLS data, Glassdoor, Salary.com, job postings, and nursing industry reports as of June 2025. Growth projections reflect typical patterns where nontraditional/remote nursing roles often advance to higher-level positions faster than traditional bedside roles (which typically advance through clinical ladder programs). Individual results vary significantly based on qualifications, experience, location, company size, and market conditions. This tool is for educational purposes only – conduct additional research before making career decisions.