How much money on average does a legal nurse consultant make a year?

The average yearly salary for a legal nurse consultant in the United States is $72,000, as of 2015. Salaries start at just over $50,000 and can exceed $212,000. Geographic location and career length are two factors that influence how much legal nurse consultants earn.

Insurance companies are the primary employers of this position. Most companies prefer applicants for the position to be registered nurses who have several years of clinical experience. There is a preference by some companies for applicants that possess legal certificates, paralegal training and previous experience in case management. According to PayScale, legal nurse consultants usually enjoy high levels of job satisfaction.