From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 14, 2026Sources
The short version
You place on the certificated salary schedule by education and credentialed years, with a $4,457 school-nurse stipend on top.
Employer research, Sep 14, 2026
You place on the certificated salary schedule by education and credentialed years, then add a $4,457 school-nurse stipend.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: auhsd.usOutside experience counts at 75% per year and caps at six years, and emergency or internship credentials do not count.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: auhsd.usYou would hear coworkers described as supportive and collaborative, with a school-community feel.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
- Union representation
Union roles reported
Anaheim Union High School District · employer research
- Scheduling
Employees report flexible schedules; workload versus pay remains a concern in reviews
Anaheim Union High School District · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
You receive a $4,457 school-nurse stipend on top of certificated schedule placement. Your final salary comes from the certificated schedule by education and credentialed years, with at most six years of outside experience counted at 75% each.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Nurse average $82,390/year (range $60,558–$112,094), estimated from 4 Indeed postings
As of 2026-08-31
Sources
- Hourly pay
$24.13/hr
Licensed Vocational Nurse, 2 salaries reported
As of 2026-08-31
Sources
- Hourly pay
$24.44/hr
State Tested Nursing Assistant, 5 salaries reported
As of 2026-08-31
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- Benefits
School nurse stipend of $4,457.00 in addition to certificated salary-schedule placement; pay period not specified
As of 2026
- Benefits
Final nurse salary from certificated schedule by education and credentialed years; max 6 years outside experience (75% of each year; no emergency/internship credentials)
As of 2026
Sources
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall rating and recommend rate
- About 98 Glassdoor reviews average 4.3; roughly 75% would recommend the district to a friend.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Culture and colleagues
- Staff describe a supportive, collaborative feel and praise coworkers and school community atmosphere.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Management and bureaucracy
- Reviews cite uneven admin organization, training, and communication, plus a competitive bureaucratic path to advancement.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Payroll reliability
- A current Anaheim substitute said pay matched the schedule and was never late.
Sources
As of 2025-01-21Source: glassdoor.com.au- Sick leave
- The same substitute said sick days stay limited and do not grow during the year.
Sources
As of 2025-01-21Source: glassdoor.com.au- Interview experience
- Twelve interview ratings summarize the process as easy and very positive; most candidates applied online.
Sources
As of 2025-04-17Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviews cite uneven admin organization, training, and communication, and a competitive bureaucratic path to advancement.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Anaheim, CA
Beyond the Disneyland buzz, Anaheim anchors nurses in an energetic Orange County hub framed by the historic Packing District and sleek Platinum Triangle lofts. Off-shift, explore Center Street Promenade or hit nearby Pacific beaches. Living costs sit about 14% above the national average, matched by competitive California clinical environments.
Browse roles in Anaheim- Metro price level · Anaheim area
- 14% above the national average
- BEA index 113.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,175/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $95,227/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Anaheim Union High School District, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Anaheim Union High School District
Sources
- anaheimuhsd.cyberschool.com/District/Department/14179-HR-Classified/80159-Salary-Schedules.html
Nursing here
- auhsd.us/District/Department/14178-HR-Certificated/80159-Salary-Schedules.html
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Anaheim-Union-High-School-District-Reviews-E211805.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Interview/Anaheim-Union-High-School-District-Interview-Questions-E211805.htm
What nurses say · as of 2025-04-17
- glassdoor.com.au/Reviews/Employee-Review-Anaheim-Union-High-School-District-E211805-RVW94513733.htm
What nurses say · as of 2025-01-21
- indeed.com/cmp/Anaheim-Union-High-School-District/salaries/Nurse
Nursing here · as of 2026-08-31
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