Average Occupational Health Nurse Salary in Austin

Occupational health nurses in Austin earn an average of $83,927 per year (or $40.35 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
Austin, TX
0% lower than the national average
$83,927
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Austin occupational health nurses earn 0% lower than the national average salary for occupational health nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

Occupational health nurse salary range in Austin, TX

10%
$62,933
MEDIAN
$80,299
90%
$100,748
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $100,748 $48
75th Percentile $99,243 $47
Median $80,299 $38
25th Percentile $67,797 $32

80% of Austin occupational health nurses earn between $62,933 and $100,748.

Cost-of-living adjusted occupational health nurse salary in Austin

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Austin, TX
$82,443
Overall Average
Austin, TX
$83,927

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Austin occupational health nurses earn about $82,443 per year. Cost-of-living in Austin is 1% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Texas for occupational health nurses

Sugar Land, TX $86,463 per year
Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $84,783 per year
New Braunfels, TX $81,289 per year
El Paso, TX $71,363 per year

Texas nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where occupational health nurses are paid the highest is Sugar Land, where the average occupational health nurses salary is $86,463 and 54,540 registered nurses are currently employed. The Fort Worth-Arlington area comes in second, with a $84,783 average occupational health nurse salary and 62,840 registered nurses employed.

How much do other nurses get paid in Austin, TX?

Cath Lab Nurse $87,924 per year
Aesthetic Nurse $87,924 per year
Quality Assurance Nurse $87,924 per year
Bariatric Nurse $87,225 per year
Vascular Nurse $86,685 per year
Nurse Manager $86,625 per year
Float Pool Nurse $86,465 per year
OR Nurse $85,926 per year
Womens Health Nurse $85,926 per year
Transplant Nurse $85,926 per year

At a $83,927 average annual salary, occupational health nurses in Austin tend to earn less than cath lab nurses ($87,924), aesthetic nurses ($87,924), quality assurance nurses ($87,924), bariatric nurses ($87,225), vascular nurses ($86,685), nurse managers ($86,625), float pool nurses ($86,465), OR nurses ($85,926), womens health nurses ($85,926), and transplant nurses ($85,926).

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