Average Occupational Health Nurse Salary in California
Occupational health nurses in California earn an average of $107,914 per year (or $51.89 per hour).
California occupational health nurses earn 27% higher than the national average salary for occupational health nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).
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Occupational health nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $144,135 | $69 |
| 75th Percentile | $135,702 | $65 |
| Median | $109,080 | $52 |
| 25th Percentile | $86,122 | $41 |
80% of California occupational health nurses earn between $67,942 and $144,135.
Cost-of-living adjusted occupational health nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California occupational health nurses earn about $97,748 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.
Occupational health nurses salaries in other states
| Massachusetts | $90,188 per year |
| Washington | $101,882 per year |
| New York | $83,988 per year |
| Maryland | $83,248 per year |
| Arizona | $81,600 per year |
| Colorado | $78,570 per year |
| Texas | $81,546 per year |
| Illinois | $76,996 per year |
| Virginia | $80,514 per year |
| Pennsylvania | $88,975 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 $107,914 average annual salary, occupational health 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 occupational health nurses
An occupational health nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to individuals who are dealing with work-related health issues. They work in a variety of settings, including workplaces, clinics, and hospitals, and provide care to people of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to workers and their families, conducting health assessments and screenings, and providing care and treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses. They may also be involved in developing and implementing workplace health and safety programs, and coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
