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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

$37.62
Average $37.62
Low $24.80
High $57.06

The average salary for a public health nurse is $37.62 per hour in the United States. 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 18, 2026).

Public Health Nurse job openings in United States

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Junior Public Health Nurse, Bu...
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene4out of 5 stars.
Queens, NY
$48.46 an hour
Part-time
15 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...
 
$186,816per year
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County of Santa Clara
 
$186,345per year
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San Joaquin County
 
$179,828per year
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Highest paying cities for Public Health Nurses near United States

  1. Santa Rosa, CA
    $66.93 per hour
  2. Redding, CA
    $46.18 per hour
  3. Columbus, OH
    $44.88 per hour
  4. Nashville, TN
    $39.56 per hour
  5. Fayetteville, NC
    $28.35 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Public Health Nurse

The average salary for a Public Health Nurse is $37.62 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Public Health Nurse salaries typically range between a low of $24.80 and a high of $57.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Public Health Nurse include Santa Rosa, CA at $66.93 per hour, Redding, CA at $46.18 per hour, and Columbus, OH at $44.88 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Public Health Nurse include Staff Today ($228,800 per year) and AMI Expeditionary Healthcare ($208,000 per year).