Lactation Consultant (RN)
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
3 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Lactation Consultant (RN). Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Responsible for the development, implementation, and education of patients, families, and staff as it relates to breast feeding and lactation. Provides additional support and problem solving to patients experiencing feeding difficulty. Requires RN license and typically is certified by the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC).
Reports covering Lactation Consultant (RN)
Lactation Consultant (RN) salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Lactation Consultant (RN) pay?
- 3 surveys publish Lactation Consultant (RN) benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Lactation Consultant (RN) pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Lactation Consultant (RN) varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Lactation Consultant (RN)?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Lactation Consultant (RN) ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Lactation Consultant (RN) pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.
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