The median Wound Care Nurse salary is $69.14 per hour, or $143,811 per year, based on 796 job postings across 63 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$69.14
Median hourly
$143,811
Annual salary
$37-$86
Pay range
63
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Wound Care Nurse earns $69.14/hr, with most posted roles landing between $50.00 and $78.83/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -26.6% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Bronx, NEW YORK is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Clinton, MARYLAND 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
-26.6%
Current median: $46.75/hr
Prior period: $63.71/hr
Job openings
-51.6%
166 recent postings
Previous period: 343 postings
Daily pay signal
$44.25/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Wound Care Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $63.71/hr to $46.75/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
$37.00
$76,960/yr
Median
$69.14
$143,811/yr
Top earners
$86.00
$178,880/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $46.50/hr | 155 |
Mar 2026 | $63.67/hr | 354 |
Feb 2026 | $71.97/hr | 82 |
Jan 2026 | $75.85/hr | 54 |
Dec 2025 | $80.00/hr | 51 |
Nov 2025 | $77.84/hr | 100 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$61.74
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Estimated from national data
~$62.89
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19 postings · 17 companies
$54.10
$49-$57
Estimated from national data
~$55.38
—
180 postings · 57 companies
$76.24
$69-$81
Estimated from national data
~$57.86
—
Estimated from national data
~$66.44
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Estimated from national data
~$53.76
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Estimated from national data
~$52.29
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17 postings · 13 companies
$36.00
$35-$43
6 postings · 4 companies
$38.00
$33-$45
Estimated from national data
~$63.43
—
Estimated from national data
~$66.60
—
27 postings · 16 companies
$42.50
$40-$47
13 postings · 10 companies
$60.50
$39-$62
Estimated from national data
~$60.27
—
Estimated from national data
~$66.77
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Estimated from national data
~$55.69
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5 postings · 2 companies
$32.00
$24-$33
Estimated from national data
~$56.48
—
40 postings · 30 companies
$53.92
$49-$59
76 postings · 38 companies
$74.00
$68-$80
13 postings · 2 companies
$37.00
$37-$37
Estimated from national data
~$52.65
—
Estimated from national data
~$65.01
—
21 postings · 14 companies
$57.00
$55-$59
Estimated from national data
~$54.34
—
Estimated from national data
~$62.36
—
Estimated from national data
~$56.53
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Estimated from national data
~$67.01
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21 postings · 13 companies
$60.43
$47-$74
Estimated from national data
~$67.96
—
141 postings · 58 companies
$79.35
$71-$88
Estimated from national data
~$61.81
—
Estimated from national data
~$64.84
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6 postings · 3 companies
$62.50
$54-$63
Estimated from national data
~$62.96
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Estimated from national data
~$52.60
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10 postings · 7 companies
$71.05
$51-$91
11 postings · 5 companies
$75.80
$75-$76
Estimated from national data
~$64.40
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12 postings · 12 companies
$79.85
$78-$82
Estimated from national data
~$58.57
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19 postings · 15 companies
$34.00
$31-$41
Estimated from national data
~$53.99
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Estimated from national data
~$51.14
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12 postings · 9 companies
$81.30
$59-$82
48 postings · 33 companies
$68.41
$64-$72
Estimated from national data
~$65.23
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10 postings · 9 companies
$69.45
$63-$71
Estimated from national data
~$61.34
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Wound Care Nurse salaries.
Bronx
New York · 39 postings
$84.03/hr
Oxnard
California · 24 postings
$80.54/hr
Newport Beach
California · 24 postings
$80.24/hr
Los Angeles
California · 23 postings
$79.88/hr
Rapid City
South Dakota · 12 postings
$79.85/hr
Clinton
Maryland · 18 postings
$48.77/hr
Tucson
Arizona · 14 postings
$54.09/hr
Baltimore
Maryland · 10 postings
$56.00/hr
Saint Louis
Missouri · 12 postings
$57.00/hr
Modesto
California · 13 postings
$62.15/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Wound Care Nurse positions.
Integrated Healthcare Services
5 postings
$97.24/hr
Glc On-the-go
5 postings
$87.63/hr
Prokatchers
5 postings
$85.75/hr
23 postings
$85.43/hr
Wellspring Nurse Source
8 postings
$84.02/hr
Restorixhealth
32 postings
$36.50/hr
Niva Health
23 postings
$37.00/hr
Ignite Medical Resorts
12 postings
$40.50/hr
Unknown
10 postings
$41.25/hr
Nomad
57 postings
$62.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Rn - Wound Care | 257 | $76.28/hr |
| Wound Care Rn | 71 | $71.45/hr |
| Wound Care Nurse | 52 | $42.50/hr |
| Wound Care Registered Nurse | 45 | $63.15/hr |
| Lpn/lvn Mobile Wound Care Nurse | 22 | $37.00/hr |
| Wound Care Nurse Practitioner | 19 | $70.00/hr |
| Inpatient Wound Care Rn | 13 | $65.78/hr |
| Wound Ostomy Continence | 12 | $69.14/hr |
| Wound Care Nurse - Rn - Full Time | 10 | $39.50/hr |
| Inpatient Wound And Ostomy Rn | 10 | $67.18/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Wound Care Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Wound Care Nurse salary is $69.14 per hour, or $143,811 annually. Pay ranges from $37.00/hr (10th percentile) to $86.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 796 job postings, the highest paying states for Wound Care Nurses include Virginia, South Dakota, New York. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 796 Wound Care Nurse job postings across 63 states, from 207 different healthcare employers.
Wound Care 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.
Wound Care Nurse pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 26.6%.
Wound Care Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $9.69 to $16.86 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Bronx offer $84.03/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $48.77/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Wound Care Nurses typically earn around $37.00 to $50.00 per hour ($76,960 to $104,000 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $69.14/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 796 active postings with listed compensation for Wound Care 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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