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School nurse salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a School Nurse make in the United States?

Average base salary

$38.35
Average $38.35
Low $26.09
High $56.36

The average salary for a school nurse is $38.35 per hour in the United States. 8.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

School Nurse job openings in United States

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School Nurse
Christina Seix Academy
Ewing, NJ
$40,000 - $60,000 a year
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for School Nurse in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Korn Ferry
 
$330,000per year
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Samuel Merritt University
 
$260,000per year
Mercy College
 
$230,000per year
Caswell County Schools
 
$213,200per year
InSite Health
 
$197,600per year
PRIME STAFFING
 
$192,400per year

Highest paying cities for School Nurses near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $63.19 per hour
  2. Santa Rosa, CA
    $47.43 per hour
  3. Orange, CA
    $47.15 per hour
  4. Denver, CO
    $43.84 per hour
  5. Jersey City, NJ
    $42.80 per hour

Where can a School Nurse earn more?

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