Public Health nurse pay
$96,658median posted offer#274 of 379 specialties
Read from 63 live Public Health postings that state pay — 1% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $55k
- 25th percentile
- $82k
- 75th percentile
- $102k
- 90th percentile
- $125k
Where does your pay sit in Public Health?
Checked against 63 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $55k
- 25th percentile
- $82k
- 75th percentile
- $102k
- 90th percentile
- $125k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Where Public Health pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $120,000 | $144k | 5 |
| 2 | Washington | $100,000 | $115k | 7 |
| 3 | Texas | $96,658 | $97k | 32 |
What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing rolesEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
- Offer in hand?Review an offerTurn it into a full-year number, see what it's worth where you'd live, and compare offers side by side.
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- CommunityAsk nurses what they really take homeDifferentials, ratios, and the offer nobody posts. Bring your number and compare notes.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Public Health nurses make?
- Across 63 live Public Health postings that state pay, the median offer is $96,658 a year. The middle half runs $82,222–$101,788, and the top 10% start at $124,561.
- Does Public Health pay more than nursing overall?
- Public Health ranks #274 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 1% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Public Health nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 California ($120,000), #2 Washington ($100,000), #3 Texas ($96,658). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.