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Occupational Health Nurse Salary in 2026

Occupational health nurses provide healthcare services in workplace settings, managing injuries, conducting health screenings, and promoting employee wellness and safety programs.

Median Salary

$79,000

$6,583/mo

Entry Level

$59,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$94,000

experienced

Job Growth

+5%

10-yr outlook

Occupational Health Nurse Overview

Occupational health nurses provide healthcare services in workplace settings, managing injuries, conducting health screenings, and promoting employee wellness and safety programs.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BSN)

Experience

2-4 years

Industry

Healthcare

Total Jobs (US)

30K

5-Year Growth

+12%

Category

Healthcare

Hourly Rate

$37.98/hr

Monthly Pay

$6,583

Occupational Health Nurse Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Occupational Health Nurse salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Occupational Health Nurse Salary

$82,000

$6,833/month · $3,154/biweekly · $39.42/hr

Occupational Health Nurse Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Occupational Health Nurse field.

25th Percentile$67,000
$67K
Median (50th)$79,000
$79K
75th Percentile$86,500
$87K
90th Percentile$107,000
$107K
Top Earners$120,000
$120K

Entry-level Occupational Health Nurses earn around $59,000, while the top 10% earn $107,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Occupational Health Nurses

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$93,000+$14,000
New York$91,000+$12,000
Pennsylvania$79,000$0
Texas$77,000$-2,000
Ohio$75,000$-4,000

Top Paying Cities for Occupational Health Nurses

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$93,000+$14,000
Los Angeles$88,000+$9,000
Philadelphia$81,000+$2,000
Houston$78,000$-1,000
Columbus$74,000$-5,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Workplace HealthInjury AssessmentHealth ScreeningsOSHA ComplianceCase Management

Certifications

COHNCOHN-SBLS

Occupational Health Nurse Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Occupational Health Nurse from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$59,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$77,000

3-7 years

Senior

$94,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$120,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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