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Occupational Health Nurse salary
Average occupational health nurse salary
$67,887
How much does an occupational health nurse make?
The average occupational health nurse salary in the United States is $67,887. Occupational health nurse salaries typically range between $49,000 and $93,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for occupational health nurses is $32.64 per hour.
Occupational health nurse salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Occupational health nurses earn the highest average salary in California.
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Where can an Occupational Health Nurse earn more?
Occupational Health Nurse Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level occupational health nurse | $53,800 | $25.88 |
| Mid-level occupational health nurse | $67,700 | $32.55 |
| Senior-level occupational health nurse | $92,900 | $44.64 |
Occupational Health Nurse salary estimates from across the web
Average occupational health nurse salary by state
Highest paying states for occupational health nurses
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $89,084 | $42.83 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $90,624 | $43.57 |
| 3 | New York | $95,019 | $45.68 |
| 4 | Delaware | $87,582 | $42.11 |
| 5 | Michigan | $79,757 | $38.34 |
| 6 | Washington | $80,418 | $38.66 |
| 7 | California | $99,809 | $47.99 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $93,009 | $44.72 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $84,418 | $40.59 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $80,420 | $38.66 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $71,470 | $34.36 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $95,735 | $46.03 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $71,377 | $34.32 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $68,547 | $32.96 |
| 15 | Nevada | $75,722 | $36.40 |
| 16 | Oregon | $84,891 | $40.81 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $67,338 | $32.37 |
| 18 | Ohio | $68,020 | $32.70 |
| 19 | Alaska | $74,693 | $35.91 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $69,135 | $33.24 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $79,355 | $38.15 |
| 22 | Arizona | $72,110 | $34.67 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $71,649 | $34.45 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $87,192 | $41.92 |
| 25 | Virginia | $74,322 | $35.73 |
| 26 | Vermont | $64,524 | $31.02 |
| 27 | Maryland | $71,278 | $34.27 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $67,355 | $32.38 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $62,282 | $29.94 |
| 30 | Florida | $61,445 | $29.54 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $62,101 | $29.86 |
| 32 | Texas | $63,037 | $30.31 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $57,373 | $27.58 |
| 34 | Illinois | $68,314 | $32.84 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $60,358 | $29.02 |
| 36 | Georgia | $62,693 | $30.14 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $59,863 | $28.78 |
| 38 | Indiana | $56,988 | $27.40 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $58,696 | $28.22 |
| 40 | Utah | $63,024 | $30.30 |
| 41 | Colorado | $63,116 | $30.34 |
| 42 | Alabama | $59,662 | $28.68 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $52,995 | $25.48 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $60,998 | $29.33 |
| 45 | Iowa | $56,019 | $26.93 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $58,875 | $28.31 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $57,590 | $27.69 |
| 48 | Montana | $52,707 | $25.34 |
| 49 | Missouri | $60,493 | $29.08 |
| 50 | Kansas | $53,499 | $25.72 |
| 51 | Idaho | $57,065 | $27.44 |
Highest paying cities for occupational health nurses
The highest-paying cities for occupational health nurses are Cupertino, CA, Albany, NY, and Dedham, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino, CA | $104,093 | $50.04 |
| 2 | Albany, NY | $94,385 | $45.38 |
| 3 | Dedham, MA | $90,790 | $43.65 |
| 4 | Portland, ME | $89,736 | $43.14 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $87,205 | $41.93 |
| 6 | Hillsboro, OR | $84,799 | $40.77 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $80,803 | $38.85 |
| 8 | Everett, WA | $80,772 | $38.83 |
| 9 | Detroit, MI | $80,141 | $38.53 |
| 10 | Arlington, VA | $74,927 | $36.02 |
| 11 | Baltimore, MD | $71,382 | $34.32 |
| 12 | Madison, WI | $71,068 | $34.17 |
| 13 | Chicago, IL | $68,471 | $32.92 |
| 14 | Charleston, WV | $66,654 | $32.05 |
| 15 | Cincinnati, OH | $66,289 | $31.87 |
| 16 | San Antonio, TX | $64,012 | $30.77 |
| 17 | Colorado Springs, CO | $63,199 | $30.38 |
| 18 | Atlanta, GA | $62,610 | $30.10 |
| 19 | Miami, FL | $62,087 | $29.85 |
| 20 | Raleigh, NC | $59,460 | $28.59 |
Occupational Health Nurse salary details
An occupational health nurse's salary ranges from $49,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $93,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an occupational health nurse's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $93,000 | $7,750 | $45 |
| 75th Percentile | $80,000 | $6,667 | $38 |
| Average | $67,887 | $5,657 | $33 |
| 25th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| 10th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
Highest paying occupational health nurse jobs
The highest paying types of occupational health nurses are advanced registered nurse practitioner, head nurse, and nurse coordinator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Coordinator | $79,040 | $6,587 | $38.00 | 428,775 |
| Nurse Clinician | $65,159 | $5,430 | $31.33 | 596,073 |
| Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner | $97,820 | $8,152 | $47.03 | 486,582 |
| Registered Nurse Charge Nurse | $71,342 | $5,945 | $34.30 | 645,134 |
| Nurse | $57,564 | $4,797 | $27.67 | 696,124 |
| Hospice Registered Nurse | $74,997 | $6,250 | $36.06 | 509,161 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for Occupational Health Nurses, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Sophia Thomas
President, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
-Starting salaries for NPs are exceptional, and usually hover between $80,000-100,000, but that can vary significantly based on geographic location, work setting, and certification/specialty. Some salaries are higher.
-The bureau of labor statistics (BLS) offers an excellent breakdown of salaries by region and state as well: link
-(Note: some stats on the BLS website are reflective of the Mean or Average salary and others represent the Median or midpoint. AANP data are all reported in Median)
-As NPs advance in their careers, there is a clear and positive relationship between number of years' experience and salary growth.
Top companies hiring occupational health nurses now:
Which companies pay occupational health nurses the most?
Occupational health nurse salaries at Apple and Dignity Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average occupational health nurse salary at companies like AdventHealth and Pacifi are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple | $114,105 | $54.86 |
| 2 | Dignity Health | $103,162 | $49.60 |
| 3 | AdventHealth | $92,858 | $44.64 |
| 4 | Pacifi | $91,833 | $44.15 |
| 5 | Bristol-Myers Squibb | $87,459 | $42.05 |
| 6 | City of Los Angeles | $86,021 | $41.36 |
| 7 | Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego | $84,638 | $40.69 |
| 8 | Plug Power | $84,143 | $40.45 |
| 9 | Green Bay Packaging | $83,637 | $40.21 |
| 10 | Spectrum Healthcare Resources | $83,248 | $40.02 |
| 11 | Genentech | $83,017 | $39.91 |
| 12 | Fairview Health Services | $82,537 | $39.68 |
| 13 | LifePoint Health | $82,090 | $39.47 |
| 14 | Universal Health Services | $81,766 | $39.31 |
| 15 | Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute | $81,740 | $39.30 |
| 16 | MaineGeneral Health | $81,706 | $39.28 |
| 17 | HealthTrust | $81,581 | $39.22 |
| 18 | Merck | $81,416 | $39.14 |
| 19 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $80,375 | $38.64 |
| 20 | Maxim Healthcare Group | $79,569 | $38.25 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Occupational Health Nurse salary by industry
The average occupational health nurse salary varies across industries:
- The average occupational health nurse salary in the automotive industry is $79,256, the highest of any industry.
- The average occupational health nurse salary in the finance industry is $70,149.
- Occupational health nurses in the manufacturing industry earn an average salary of $62,640, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for occupational health nurses
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automotive | $79,256 | $38.10 |
| 2 | Health Care | $70,149 | $33.73 |
| 3 | Transportation | $67,729 | $32.56 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $62,640 | $30.12 |
High Paying Occupational Health Nurse Jobs
Occupational Health Nurse salary trends
The average occupational health nurse salary has risen by $9,503 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average occupational health nurse earned $58,384 annually, but today, they earn $67,887 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for occupational health nurses over the last decade.
Compare occupational health nurse salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average occupational health nurse salary over time
Compare occupational health nurse salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Occupational Health Nurse salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,900 | $32.64 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $66,100 | $31.76 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $64,600 | $31.08 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $63,100 | $30.33 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $61,700 | $29.66 | +1.4% |
Recently added occupational health nurse salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Action for Children, Inc. | Night Shift Occupational Health Nurse | Kansas City, KS | 12/18/2024 | $87,654 |
| Naval Nuclear Laboratory | Senior Occupational Health Nurse | Ballston Spa, NY | 12/17/2024 | $83,600 |
| Naval Nuclear Laboratory | Senior Occupational Health Nurse | Pittsburgh, PA | 12/17/2024 | $83,600 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Occupational Health Nurse II | Selma, CA | 12/16/2024 | $73,600 |
| Trane Technologies Plc | Occupational Health Nurse 2Nd Shift | Columbia, SC | 12/16/2024 | $60,000 |
| Transport for London | Occupational Health Nurse Advisor | Enon, OH | 12/16/2024 | $52,191 |
| Conagra Brands | Occupational Health Registered Nurse-3Rd Shift | Council Bluffs, IA | 12/15/2024 | $57,000 |
| Mainegeneral Health | Charge Nurse Behavioral Health-, Days | Augusta, ME | 12/15/2024 | $14,609 |
| Healthcare Services | Occupational Health Nurse | Irvine, CA | 12/15/2024 | $106,331 |
| State of Virginia | Respiratory FIT Tester, Occupational Health-PCT, Nurse Aide, or EMT | Charlottesville, VA | 12/15/2024 | $32,077 |
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