Average Infectious Disease Nurse Salary in California
Infectious disease nurses in California earn an average of $117,139 per year (or $56.32 per hour).
California infectious disease nurses earn 45% higher than the national average salary for infectious disease nurses, at $80,731 (or $38.81 per hour).
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Infectious disease nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $156,456 | $75 |
| 75th Percentile | $147,302 | $70 |
| Median | $118,404 | $56 |
| 25th Percentile | $93,484 | $44 |
80% of California infectious disease nurses earn between $73,750 and $156,456.
Cost-of-living adjusted infectious disease nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California infectious disease nurses earn about $106,104 per year. Cost-of-living in California is 10% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
Infectious disease nurses salaries in other states
| Massachusetts | $103,072 per year |
| Washington | $101,706 per year |
| New York | $91,453 per year |
| Maryland | $81,684 per year |
| Arizona | $93,257 per year |
| Colorado | $83,374 per year |
| Texas | $73,780 per year |
| Illinois | $81,438 per year |
| Virginia | $77,772 per year |
| Pennsylvania | $79,707 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in California?
| Transport Nurse | $150,607 per year |
| Transplant Nurse | $144,331 per year |
| Fertility Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Reproductive Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $139,102 per year |
| Womens Health Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| ENT Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Cath Lab Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $130,735 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $130,735 per year |
At a $117,139 average annual salary, infectious disease nurses in California tend to earn less than transport nurses ($150,607), transplant nurses ($144,331), fertility nurses ($142,700), reproductive nurses ($142,700), endoscopy nurses ($139,102), womens health nurses ($135,964), ENT nurses ($135,964), cath lab nurses ($135,964), primary care nurses ($130,735), and nurse educators ($130,735).
More about infectious disease nurses
Infection control nurses identify and prevent the spread of infectious disesases. They work in numerous healthcare settings to educate patients and providers on best practices. Research and analysis plays a large role in their job duties along with commuication and education.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
