Who makes more: A nurse practitioner or a clinical nurse specialist?

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The average CNS in the US makes less than $70k per year, though there are many who do better, as the salary will vary dependent on location and facility. The average NP makes over $70k per year, again dependent on location, facility and specialty.

There is a wide range for both occupations, but NPs also have a higher high end pay scale compared to CNS'.

The reason for this is logical, because a CNS will work in almost every instnce for the hospital or hospital system. These bureaucratic systems are known to pay less than the free market. Many NPs work in a private practice setting, and therefore have a higher potential salary.

You can look at sites such as salary.com or cbsalary. However, you need to consider that often the title NP is wide and encompasses those working in both private. specialty, ER and nursing home, and each of these has a different income class. These are averaged together, but most NPs are specialty or ER.

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If the money is the main objective, you are in the wrong profession.

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