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