The median School Nurse salary is $36.50 per hour, or $75,920 per year, based on 437 job postings across 60 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$36.50
Median hourly
$75,920
Annual salary
$29-$50
Pay range
60
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical School Nurse earns $36.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $31.50 and $42.15/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -7.9% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA 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
-7.9%
Current median: $35.00/hr
Prior period: $38.00/hr
Job openings
-8.3%
121 recent postings
Previous period: 132 postings
Daily pay signal
$34.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical School Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $38.00/hr to $35.00/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
$28.50
$59,280/yr
Median
$36.50
$75,920/yr
Top earners
$49.70
$103,376/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $35.00/hr | 113 |
Mar 2026 | $38.00/hr | 140 |
Feb 2026 | $42.00/hr | 26 |
Jan 2026 | $33.50/hr | 36 |
Dec 2025 | $35.00/hr | 81 |
Nov 2025 | $37.50/hr | 41 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$31.16
—
Estimated from national data
~$35.78
—
6 postings · 3 companies
$29.25
$25-$33
Estimated from national data
~$37.44
—
12 postings · 10 companies
$42.50
$34-$49
10 postings · 4 companies
$37.00
$33-$42
Estimated from national data
~$33.15
—
Estimated from national data
~$36.44
—
Estimated from national data
~$41.47
—
Estimated from national data
~$39.74
—
8 postings · 5 companies
$31.00
$29-$36
Estimated from national data
~$36.12
—
Estimated from national data
~$35.02
—
22 postings · 11 companies
$39.00
$35-$44
Estimated from national data
~$33.43
—
Estimated from national data
~$38.79
—
Estimated from national data
~$38.18
—
Estimated from national data
~$37.62
—
Estimated from national data
~$34.12
—
Estimated from national data
~$39.74
—
12 postings · 10 companies
$42.60
$39-$48
18 postings · 14 companies
$40.00
$34-$47
12 postings · 5 companies
$38.75
$34-$40
12 postings · 8 companies
$34.50
$29-$39
Estimated from national data
~$32.26
—
26 postings · 11 companies
$40.00
$32-$40
Estimated from national data
~$37.56
—
Estimated from national data
~$41.75
—
Estimated from national data
~$31.85
—
Estimated from national data
~$31.91
—
26 postings · 12 companies
$40.00
$37-$45
Estimated from national data
~$34.64
—
47 postings · 24 companies
$42.15
$37-$47
10 postings · 3 companies
$32.50
$33-$34
Estimated from national data
~$36.91
—
6 postings · 3 companies
$29.50
$29-$32
Estimated from national data
~$31.14
—
Estimated from national data
~$40.40
—
45 postings · 16 companies
$33.00
$31-$38
Estimated from national data
~$34.12
—
Estimated from national data
~$31.42
—
Estimated from national data
~$34.65
—
17 postings · 5 companies
$28.50
$29-$29
7 postings · 5 companies
$34.00
$25-$36
Estimated from national data
~$34.91
—
Estimated from national data
~$35.58
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16 postings · 4 companies
$39.50
$33-$40
17 postings · 9 companies
$41.00
$40-$47
Estimated from national data
~$41.78
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Estimated from national data
~$40.45
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Estimated from national data
~$41.88
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest School Nurse salaries.
Virginia Beach
Virginia · 10 postings
$39.50/hr
Virginia Beach
Virginia · 10 postings
$39.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for School Nurse positions.
Eversource Energy
9 postings
$47.50/hr
Ampersand Therapy
19 postings
$42.50/hr
Supplemental Health Care
11 postings
$40.45/hr
Unknown
13 postings
$40.00/hr
Quantum Health Professionals
7 postings
$40.00/hr
Atrium Health
6 postings
$31.00/hr
Marklund
6 postings
$32.50/hr
Bayada Home Health Care
22 postings
$33.50/hr
Maxim Healthcare
78 postings
$33.50/hr
Aveanna Healthcare
14 postings
$35.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| School Nurse | 57 | $39.50/hr |
| Nurse Rn - School Rn | 16 | $47.84/hr |
| Rn School Nurse | 14 | $35.50/hr |
| Lpn School Nurse | 13 | $32.50/hr |
| Lpn - School Nurse | 12 | $32.50/hr |
| Rn - School Nurse | 10 | $33.50/hr |
| Rn – Registered Nurse/school Nurse | 7 | $40.00/hr |
| School Nurse (full-time) | 7 | $32.50/hr |
| Certified School Nurse | 6 | $40.00/hr |
| School Nurse (rn) | 5 | $38.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact School Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median School Nurse salary is $36.50 per hour, or $75,920 annually. Pay ranges from $28.50/hr (10th percentile) to $49.70/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 437 job postings, the highest paying states for School Nurses include Maryland, California, New York. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 437 School Nurse job postings across 60 states, from 171 different healthcare employers.
School 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.
School Nurse pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 7.9%.
School Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $5.65 to $13.20 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Virginia Beach offer $39.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $39.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level School Nurses typically earn around $28.50 to $31.50 per hour ($59,280 to $65,520 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $36.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 437 active postings with listed compensation for School 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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