1. Legal Nurse Consultant — $90K – $140K

Legal nurse consultants work with attorneys on medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers' compensation cases.
You analyze medical records, identify standards of care, and testify as an expert witness. Many work independently with multiple law firms.
Salaries range from $90K to $140K for staff positions. Independent consultants charge $125 to $200 per hour and can earn well over $150K annually.