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Public health nurse salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Public Health Nurse make in the United States?

Average base salary

$37.52
Average $37.52
Low $24.88
High $56.57

The average salary for a public health nurse is $37.52 per hour in the United States. 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Public Health Nurse job openings in United States

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Junior Public Health Nurse
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene4out of 5 stars.
Manhattan, NY
$94,520 a year
Full-time
9 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Public Health Nurse in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Staff Today
 
$228,800per year
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AMI Expeditionary Healthcare
 
$208,000per year
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NuWest Group
 
$194,392per year
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City and County of San Francis...
 
$186,075per year
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San Joaquin County
 
$179,828per year
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County of Santa Clara
 
$177,862per year
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Highest paying cities for Public Health Nurses near United States

  1. Redding, CA
    $45.77 per hour
  2. Nashville, TN
    $38.98 per hour
  3. Fayetteville, NC
    $28.03 per hour
  4. Polson, MT
    $19.31 per hour

Where can a Public Health Nurse earn more?

Compare salaries for Public Health Nurses in different locations
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