The median Infection Preventionist salary is $48.50 per hour, or $100,880 per year, based on 197 job postings across 47 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$48.50
Median hourly
$100,880
Annual salary
$38-$66
Pay range
47
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Infection Preventionist earns $48.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $41.50 and $54.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -2.6% movement versus the prior period.
Compare locations before accepting an offer, especially when travel stipends or weekend differentials are included.
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
-2.6%
Current median: $47.75/hr
Prior period: $49.00/hr
Job openings
-36%
48 recent postings
Previous period: 75 postings
Daily pay signal
$40.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Infection Preventionist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $49.00/hr to $47.75/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
$37.80
$78,624/yr
Median
$48.50
$100,880/yr
Top earners
$65.75
$136,760/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $49.00/hr | 47 |
Mar 2026 | $49.00/hr | 76 |
Feb 2026 | $46.00/hr | 19 |
Jan 2026 | $40.50/hr | 11 |
Dec 2025 | $46.00/hr | 31 |
Nov 2025 | $48.50/hr | 13 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$48.40
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Estimated from national data
~$44.63
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21 postings · 1 companies
$49.00
$49-$49
Estimated from national data
~$43.15
—
49 postings · 27 companies
$60.00
$44-$68
Estimated from national data
~$45.20
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Estimated from national data
~$47.03
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Estimated from national data
~$41.82
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Estimated from national data
~$41.99
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Estimated from national data
~$45.22
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Estimated from national data
~$54.33
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Estimated from national data
~$45.07
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Estimated from national data
~$44.70
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17 postings · 11 companies
$41.50
$39-$47
Estimated from national data
~$51.43
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Estimated from national data
~$43.16
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Estimated from national data
~$47.82
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Estimated from national data
~$43.41
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Estimated from national data
~$55.41
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Estimated from national data
~$50.99
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Estimated from national data
~$52.32
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Estimated from national data
~$52.54
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Estimated from national data
~$48.32
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6 postings · 3 companies
$36.00
$36-$39
Estimated from national data
~$45.85
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Estimated from national data
~$51.29
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Estimated from national data
~$42.30
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Estimated from national data
~$48.90
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Estimated from national data
~$54.01
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Estimated from national data
~$47.99
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5 postings · 2 companies
$52.00
$41-$54
Estimated from national data
~$46.74
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Estimated from national data
~$53.36
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Estimated from national data
~$47.40
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Estimated from national data
~$49.38
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Estimated from national data
~$52.01
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Estimated from national data
~$49.39
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Estimated from national data
~$50.78
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Estimated from national data
~$48.41
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Estimated from national data
~$45.66
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Estimated from national data
~$49.54
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Estimated from national data
~$46.37
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Estimated from national data
~$45.56
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Estimated from national data
~$52.26
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Estimated from national data
~$52.62
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Estimated from national data
~$54.29
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Estimated from national data
~$51.86
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6 postings · 4 companies
$54.00
$52-$56
Estimated from national data
~$46.51
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Estimated from national data
~$49.22
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Estimated from national data
~$48.07
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Infection Preventionist positions.
Commonspirit Health
23 postings
$67.50/hr
Providence
6 postings
$60.00/hr
Banner Health
31 postings
$49.00/hr
Genesis Healthcare
5 postings
$41.50/hr
Unknown
11 postings
$41.00/hr
Unknown
11 postings
$41.00/hr
Genesis Healthcare
5 postings
$41.50/hr
Banner Health
31 postings
$49.00/hr
Providence
6 postings
$60.00/hr
Commonspirit Health
23 postings
$67.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Infection Preventionist | 89 | $49.00/hr |
| Infection Preventionist Nurse | 7 | $46.00/hr |
| Rn Infection Preventionist-employee Health | 5 | $36.00/hr |
| Infection Preventionist - Infection Control | 4 | $60.00/hr |
| Infection Preventionist Rn | 4 | $54.00/hr |
| Infection Preventionist, Rn | 4 | $39.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Infection Preventionist salaries.
FAQ
The median Infection Preventionist salary is $48.50 per hour, or $100,880 annually. Pay ranges from $37.80/hr (10th percentile) to $65.75/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 197 job postings, the highest paying states for Infection Preventionists include California, Washington, New Jersey. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 197 Infection Preventionist job postings across 47 states, from 95 different healthcare employers.
Infection Preventionist 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 Preventionist pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 2.6%.
Infection Preventionist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $5.50 to $17.25 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Infection Preventionist pay varies by location based on cost of living, local demand, and facility type. Urban areas typically pay more but have higher living costs.
Entry-level Infection Preventionists typically earn around $37.80 to $41.50 per hour ($78,624 to $86,320 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $48.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 197 active postings with listed compensation for Infection Preventionist. 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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