The median Outpatient Nurse salary is $53.50 per hour, or $111,280 per year, based on 323 job postings across 50 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$53.50
Median hourly
$111,280
Annual salary
$34-$75
Pay range
50
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Outpatient Nurse earns $53.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $43.25 and $66.99/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -2.8% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Utica, NEW YORK is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Athens, GEORGIA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-2.8%
Current median: $53.50/hr
Prior period: $55.05/hr
Job openings
-1.8%
111 recent postings
Previous period: 113 postings
Daily pay signal
$44.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Outpatient Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $55.05/hr to $53.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$33.60
$69,888/yr
Median
$53.50
$111,280/yr
Top earners
$74.68
$155,334/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $53.50/hr | 111 |
Mar 2026 | $55.05/hr | 113 |
Feb 2026 | $46.75/hr | 22 |
Jan 2026 | $43.00/hr | 13 |
Dec 2025 | $71.73/hr | 20 |
Nov 2025 | $51.26/hr | 44 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$68.46
—
20 postings · 15 companies
$72.93
$70-$78
Estimated from national data
~$71.04
—
Estimated from national data
~$59.02
—
30 postings · 17 companies
$71.64
$59-$73
Estimated from national data
~$61.68
—
Estimated from national data
~$55.12
—
Estimated from national data
~$57.29
—
13 postings · 13 companies
$58.15
$55-$60
Estimated from national data
~$64.33
—
26 postings · 23 companies
$47.74
$45-$50
Estimated from national data
~$62.39
—
Estimated from national data
~$62.46
—
Estimated from national data
~$62.57
—
13 postings · 10 companies
$50.33
$29-$52
17 postings · 17 companies
$60.93
$59-$63
Estimated from national data
~$65.96
—
Estimated from national data
~$59.35
—
Estimated from national data
~$69.48
—
Estimated from national data
~$70.63
—
Estimated from national data
~$70.93
—
7 postings · 5 companies
$71.90
$71-$75
Estimated from national data
~$65.73
—
Estimated from national data
~$69.36
—
Estimated from national data
~$72.59
—
Estimated from national data
~$69.59
—
5 postings · 5 companies
$74.30
$73-$75
Estimated from national data
~$66.49
—
Estimated from national data
~$55.00
—
Estimated from national data
~$62.66
—
5 postings · 3 companies
$73.95
$73-$80
Estimated from national data
~$59.90
—
13 postings · 10 companies
$74.53
$72-$76
Estimated from national data
~$72.08
—
Estimated from national data
~$69.65
—
Estimated from national data
~$60.33
—
Estimated from national data
~$67.12
—
Estimated from national data
~$69.80
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6 postings · 3 companies
$40.00
$38-$40
Estimated from national data
~$64.82
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Estimated from national data
~$55.87
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Estimated from national data
~$65.74
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Estimated from national data
~$56.69
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Estimated from national data
~$72.28
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Estimated from national data
~$61.12
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Estimated from national data
~$57.12
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Estimated from national data
~$70.33
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Estimated from national data
~$59.85
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Estimated from national data
~$60.75
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Estimated from national data
~$61.45
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Estimated from national data
~$68.03
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Outpatient Nurse salaries.
Utica
New York · 10 postings
$72.40/hr
Bethel
Alaska · 17 postings
$72.00/hr
Des Moines
Iowa · 16 postings
$60.73/hr
Washington
District Of Columbia · 13 postings
$58.15/hr
Athens
Georgia · 17 postings
$48.20/hr
Athens
Georgia · 17 postings
$48.20/hr
Washington
District Of Columbia · 13 postings
$58.15/hr
Des Moines
Iowa · 16 postings
$60.73/hr
Bethel
Alaska · 17 postings
$72.00/hr
Utica
New York · 10 postings
$72.40/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Outpatient Nurse positions.
Access Healthcare
7 postings
$72.00/hr
Genie Healthcare
6 postings
$67.43/hr
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5 postings
$66.47/hr
Lancesoft
6 postings
$64.30/hr
Coast Medical Service
5 postings
$62.18/hr
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
5 postings
$29.00/hr
Kaiser Permanente
6 postings
$33.36/hr
Commonspirit Health
34 postings
$34.50/hr
Upmc
5 postings
$40.00/hr
Bjc Healthcare
5 postings
$40.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Registered Nurse | 25 | $70.93/hr |
| Nurse Rn - Outpatient Surgery | 24 | $66.20/hr |
| Outpatient Oncology Registered Nurse | 20 | $61.78/hr |
| Clinic Rn | 18 | $33.25/hr |
| Outpatient Surgery (or) Registered Nurse | 16 | $48.53/hr |
| Outpatient Clinic Registered Nurse | 15 | $74.30/hr |
| Outpatient Oncology Infusion Nurse | 13 | $58.15/hr |
| Outpatient Infusion Registered Nurse | 10 | $72.40/hr |
| Outpatient Pre/post-op Registered Nurse | 9 | $51.81/hr |
| Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse | 7 | $60.94/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Outpatient Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Outpatient Nurse salary is $53.50 per hour, or $111,280 annually. Pay ranges from $33.60/hr (10th percentile) to $74.68/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 323 job postings, the highest paying states for Outpatient Nurses include New York, Montana, New Jersey. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 323 Outpatient Nurse job postings across 50 states, from 114 different healthcare employers.
Outpatient Nurse pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Outpatient Nurse pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 2.8%.
Outpatient Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $13.49 to $21.18 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Utica offer $72.40/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $48.20/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Outpatient Nurses typically earn around $33.60 to $43.25 per hour ($69,888 to $89,960 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $53.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 323 active postings with listed compensation for Outpatient Nurse. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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