The median Infection Prevention Nurse salary is $71.00 per hour, or $147,680 per year, based on 115 job postings across 21 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$71.00
Median hourly
$147,680
Annual salary
$36-$87
Pay range
21
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Infection Prevention Nurse earns $71.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $52.50 and $78.98/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -41.8% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Jersey City, NEW JERSEY is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Monterey, CALIFORNIA 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
-41.8%
Current median: $41.50/hr
Prior period: $71.25/hr
Job openings
-78%
13 recent postings
Previous period: 59 postings
Daily pay signal
$34.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Infection Prevention Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $71.25/hr to $41.50/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
$36.00
$74,880/yr
Median
$71.00
$147,680/yr
Top earners
$86.75
$180,440/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $41.50/hr | 12 |
Mar 2026 | $71.13/hr | 60 |
Feb 2026 | $59.61/hr | 10 |
Jan 2026 | $79.64/hr | 8 |
Dec 2025 | $74.30/hr | 16 |
Nov 2025 | $77.70/hr | 9 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$65.66
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Estimated from national data
~$66.89
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Estimated from national data
~$68.32
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Estimated from national data
~$59.58
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44 postings · 27 companies
$74.68
$61-$81
Estimated from national data
~$62.32
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Estimated from national data
~$59.42
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Estimated from national data
~$57.79
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5 postings · 4 companies
$70.83
$71-$73
Estimated from national data
~$61.39
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Estimated from national data
~$73.62
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13 postings · 11 companies
$70.70
$66-$78
Estimated from national data
~$73.53
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11 postings · 3 companies
$36.00
$36-$87
Estimated from national data
~$69.72
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Estimated from national data
~$55.84
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Estimated from national data
~$71.18
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Estimated from national data
~$59.92
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Estimated from national data
~$66.78
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Estimated from national data
~$62.34
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Estimated from national data
~$71.89
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Estimated from national data
~$58.32
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Estimated from national data
~$66.52
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Estimated from national data
~$66.66
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Estimated from national data
~$57.84
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Estimated from national data
~$70.50
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Estimated from national data
~$57.48
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Estimated from national data
~$67.30
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Estimated from national data
~$59.86
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Estimated from national data
~$71.84
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15 postings · 15 companies
$76.38
$73-$78
Estimated from national data
~$62.63
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5 postings · 5 companies
$64.06
$63-$90
Estimated from national data
~$58.20
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Estimated from national data
~$69.06
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Estimated from national data
~$67.72
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Estimated from national data
~$67.96
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Estimated from national data
~$75.16
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Estimated from national data
~$67.75
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Estimated from national data
~$64.07
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Estimated from national data
~$61.07
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Estimated from national data
~$65.02
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Estimated from national data
~$73.19
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Estimated from national data
~$64.04
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Estimated from national data
~$68.53
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Estimated from national data
~$73.57
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Estimated from national data
~$71.27
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Estimated from national data
~$62.58
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Estimated from national data
~$69.87
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Estimated from national data
~$58.48
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Estimated from national data
~$65.21
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Infection Prevention Nurse salaries.
Jersey City
New Jersey · 15 postings
$76.38/hr
Kealakekua
Hawaii · 13 postings
$70.70/hr
Monterey
California · 14 postings
$65.25/hr
Monterey
California · 14 postings
$65.25/hr
Kealakekua
Hawaii · 13 postings
$70.70/hr
Jersey City
New Jersey · 15 postings
$76.38/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Infection Prevention Nurse positions.
Gqr Healthcare
8 postings
$81.47/hr
Cross Country Nurses
6 postings
$76.75/hr
Genie Healthcare
7 postings
$72.05/hr
Lincoln Village Healthcare Center
5 postings
$36.00/hr
Lincoln Village Healthcare Center
5 postings
$36.00/hr
Genie Healthcare
7 postings
$72.05/hr
Cross Country Nurses
6 postings
$76.75/hr
Gqr Healthcare
8 postings
$81.47/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Rn - Infection Control | 65 | $75.80/hr |
| Infection Control Nurse | 14 | $60.38/hr |
| Infection Prevention Nurse | 11 | $36.00/hr |
| Infection Prevention Rn | 10 | $63.84/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Infection Prevention Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Infection Prevention Nurse salary is $71.00 per hour, or $147,680 annually. Pay ranges from $36.00/hr (10th percentile) to $86.75/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 115 job postings, the highest paying states for Infection Prevention Nurses include New Jersey, California, District Of Columbia. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 115 Infection Prevention Nurse job postings across 21 states, from 66 different healthcare employers.
Infection Prevention 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.
Infection Prevention Nurse pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 41.8%.
Infection Prevention Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $7.98 to $15.75 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Jersey City offer $76.38/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $65.25/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Infection Prevention Nurses typically earn around $36.00 to $52.50 per hour ($74,880 to $109,200 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $71.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 115 active postings with listed compensation for Infection Prevention 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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