Average HIV Nurse Salary in California
HIV nurses in California earn an average of $117,484 per year (or $56.49 per hour).
California HIV nurses earn 45% higher than the national average salary for HIV nurses, at $80,731 (or $38.81 per hour).
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HIV nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $156,917 | $75 |
| 75th Percentile | $147,736 | $71 |
| Median | $118,753 | $57 |
| 25th Percentile | $93,759 | $45 |
80% of California HIV nurses earn between $73,967 and $156,917.
Cost-of-living adjusted HIV nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California HIV nurses earn about $106,416 per year. Cost-of-living in California is 10% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
HIV nurses salaries in other states
| Massachusetts | $89,114 per year |
| New York | $89,587 per year |
| Maryland | $94,237 per year |
| Texas | $79,605 per year |
| Georgia | $80,869 per year |
| Florida | $61,596 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in California?
| Transport Nurse | $150,607 per year |
| Transplant Nurse | $144,331 per year |
| Fertility Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Reproductive Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $139,102 per year |
| Womens Health Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| ENT Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Cath Lab Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $130,735 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $130,735 per year |
At a $117,484 average annual salary, HIV nurses in California tend to earn less than transport nurses ($150,607), transplant nurses ($144,331), fertility nurses ($142,700), reproductive nurses ($142,700), endoscopy nurses ($139,102), womens health nurses ($135,964), ENT nurses ($135,964), cath lab nurses ($135,964), primary care nurses ($130,735), and nurse educators ($130,735).
More about HIV nurses
An HIV/AIDS nurse works with patients who are immunodeficient. The help with treatment and management at family health centers and other healthcare facilities.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
