Average Public Health Nurse Salary in California
Public health nurses in California earn an average of $115,047 per year (or $55.32 per hour).
California public health nurses earn 39% higher than the national average salary for public health nurses, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
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Public health nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $153,662 | $73 |
| 75th Percentile | $144,671 | $69 |
| Median | $116,290 | $55 |
| 25th Percentile | $91,815 | $44 |
80% of California public health nurses earn between $72,433 and $153,662.
Cost-of-living adjusted public health nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California public health nurses earn about $104,209 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.
Public health nurses salaries in other states
| Oregon | $86,301 per year |
| Massachusetts | $96,630 per year |
| Washington | $93,883 per year |
| New York | $88,654 per year |
| Nevada | $91,235 per year |
| New Jersey | $81,536 per year |
| Connecticut | $83,322 per year |
| Minnesota | $87,077 per year |
| Maryland | $89,525 per year |
| Arizona | $83,542 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 $115,047 average annual salary, public 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).
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Public health nurses are in research heavy roles and are responsible for finding ways to prevent diseases and keep their community safe.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
