How much does a Public Health Nurse make?

Updated Oct 29, 2023

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Total Pay Range
$77K - $120K/yr
Base Pay
$73K - $113K/yr
Additional Pay
$4K - $7K/yr

$96K

/yr
$77K$120K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Public Health Nurse is $95,891 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $90,799 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,092 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $77K-$120K/yr?

Top Paying Companies

For a Public Health Nurse in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Public Health Nurse in United States. Employers include County of Santa Clara, County of San Diego and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

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County of Santa Clara
County of Santa Clara
$107,280/yr
98 open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Public Health Nurse in United States

1County of Santa Clara$107,280
2County of San Diego$99,619
3Los Angeles County Department of Public Health$97,092
4Public Health - Seattle & King County$95,936
5King County$95,294
6New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene$95,200
7State of Vermont$92,168
8Georgia Department of Public Health$89,287
9Arlington County$88,716
10Virginia Department of Health$87,151

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CDC Foundation
4.3
Public Health NurseSee 19 salaries from all locations

$82,357

 / yr
New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
3.2
Public Health NurseSee 13 salaries from all locations

$95,200

 / yr
VNS Health
3.5
Public Health NurseSee 13 salaries from all locations

$85,224

 / yr
State of Vermont
3.5
Public Health NurseSee 12 salaries from all locations

$44

 / hr
Virginia Department of Health
3.5
Public Health NurseSee 12 salaries from all locations

$87,151

 / yr
County of San Diego
3.8
Public Health NurseSee 10 salaries from all locations

$99,619

 / yr
Arlington County
3.8
Public Health NurseSee 8 salaries from all locations

$88,716

 / yr

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Georgia Department of Public Health
3.5
Public Health NurseSee 7 salaries from all locations

$89,287

 / yr
Ramsey County
3.2
Public Health NurseSee 7 salaries from all locations

$84,321

 / yr
King County
4.1
Public Health NurseSee 7 salaries from all locations

$45

 / hr
Milwaukee Health Department
3.6
Public Health NurseSee 7 salaries from all locations

$38

 / hr
Tri-County Health Department
4.6
Public Health NurseSee 6 salaries from all locations

$81,874

 / yr
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
3.7
Public Health NurseSee 6 salaries from all locations

$97,092

 / yr
County of Santa Clara
3.7
Public Health NurseSee 5 salaries from all locations

$8,940

 / mo
Public Health - Seattle & King County
3.8
Public Health NurseSee 5 salaries from all locations

$46

 / hr
Tulare County
3.5
Public Health NurseSee 4 salaries from all locations

$99,264

 / yr
Shasta County
3.4
Public Health NurseSee 4 salaries from all locations

$92,864

 / yr
County of Ventura
3.4
Public Health NurseSee 4 salaries from all locations

$45

 / hr
Stanislaus County
3.5
Public Health NurseSee 4 salaries from all locations

$99,977

 / yr
San Bernardino County
3.5
Public Health NurseSee 4 salaries from all locations

$45

 / hr
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Public Health Nurse Salaries

Job TitleSalary
CDC Foundation Public Health Nurse salaries - 19 salaries reported$82,357/yr
New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Public Health Nurse salaries - 13 salaries reported$95,200/yr
VNS Health Public Health Nurse salaries - 13 salaries reported$85,224/yr
State of Vermont Public Health Nurse salaries - 12 salaries reported$44/hr
Virginia Department of Health Public Health Nurse salaries - 12 salaries reported$87,151/yr
County of San Diego Public Health Nurse salaries - 10 salaries reported$99,619/yr
Arlington County Public Health Nurse salaries - 8 salaries reported$88,716/yr
Georgia Department of Public Health Public Health Nurse salaries - 7 salaries reported$89,287/yr
Ramsey County Public Health Nurse salaries - 7 salaries reported$84,321/yr
King County Public Health Nurse salaries - 7 salaries reported$45/hr
Milwaukee Health Department Public Health Nurse salaries - 7 salaries reported$38/hr
Tri-County Health Department Public Health Nurse salaries - 6 salaries reported$81,874/yr
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Public Health Nurse salaries - 6 salaries reported$97,092/yr
County of Santa Clara Public Health Nurse salaries - 5 salaries reported$8,940/mo
Public Health - Seattle & King County Public Health Nurse salaries - 5 salaries reported$46/hr
Tulare County Public Health Nurse salaries - 4 salaries reported$99,264/yr
Shasta County Public Health Nurse salaries - 4 salaries reported$92,864/yr
County of Ventura Public Health Nurse salaries - 4 salaries reported$45/hr
Stanislaus County Public Health Nurse salaries - 4 salaries reported$99,977/yr
San Bernardino County Public Health Nurse salaries - 4 salaries reported$45/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Public Health Nurse in United States

The top 3 paying industries for a Public Health Nurse in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $93,684, Healthcare with a median total pay of $83,549 and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $82,357.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$93,684

    4% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$83,549

    7% Lower than other industries

  • Nonprofit & NGONonprofit & NGO$82,357

    9% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Public Health Nurse are County of Santa Clara, County of San Diego, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

County of Santa ClaraCounty of Santa Clara$107,280/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

Public Health Nurse pay FAQ

The average salary for a Public Health Nurse is $95,891 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 599 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Public Health Nurse employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Public Health Nurse in United States is $119,946 per year.

The lowest salary for a Public Health Nurse in United States is $76,898 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Public Health Nurse or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Public Health Nurse.

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