Hospice Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does a Hospice Nurse make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hospice Nurse in the United States is $88,294 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Hospice Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,208
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,935 to $97,671
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,324
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Hospice Nurse Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $97,671 $8,139 $1,878 $47
Average $88,294 $7,358 $1,698 $42
25th Percentile $79,935 $6,661 $1,537 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Hospice Nurse Salaries

A Hospice Nurse's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Hospice Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hospice Nurse's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $87,482
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,062
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,815
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $95,178
  • Expert (over 8 years): $95,489
Levels Salary
Entry Level Hospice Nurse$87,482
Intermediate Level Hospice Nurse$88,062
Senior Level Hospice Nurse$90,815
Specialist Level Hospice Nurse$95,178
Expert Level Hospice Nurse$95,489
$87,482 0 yr
$88,062 < 2 yrs
$90,815 2-4 yrs
$95,178 5-8 yrs
$95,489 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Hospice Nurses

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $111,366
  • San Francisco: $110,146
  • Oakland: $107,825

What Skills Can Increase a Hospice Nurse's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 4.49% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 3.87% Job Postings): Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.
  • Pediatric (Mentioned in 2.23% Job Postings): Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 4.49%
Acute Care 3.87%
Pediatric 2.23%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Hospice Nurse's salary.
  • Family Education: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Family Education
$92,709
5%
Risk Management
$90,943
3%
Collaboration
$90,943
3%
Nursing Practice
$90,943
3%
Oral Communication
$90,943
3%
Commitment
$90,943
3%
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Hospice Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Hospice Nurse roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 40% above the average. Conversely, Hospice Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Hospice Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Hospice Nurse

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$123,612$59.040%

How Education impacts a Hospice Nurse's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Hospice Nurses enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Hospice Nurse with a Associate's Degree is between $83,646 and $87,522).

Hospice Nurse Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Hospice Nurse
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 54.0%
High School 38.0%
Associates 54.0%
Bachelors 38.0%
Masters 8.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Hospice Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hospice Nurse's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Hospice Nurse

Salaries for a Hospice Nurse can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $214,946 in 2023 to around $209,064 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Hospice Nurse salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Hospice Nurse Over Time

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2023
$214,946
2024
$217,254
2025
$209,064
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2023 $214,946
2024 $217,254
2025 $209,064
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  • Arcadia Home Care and Staffing

    Columbus, OH

    Arcadia Home Care and Staffing | Columbus, OH

    Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Admissions. Capital City Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Hospice Admissi... more

    5 Days Ago

  • GHR Healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    GHR Healthcare | Columbus, OH

    GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Hospice for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements Specialty:Hosp... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Ohio's Hospice

    Columbus, OH

    Ohio's Hospice | Columbus, OH

    Make Every Visit Matter. If you're an RN who enjoys variety, teamwork, and building meaningful relationships with patients, we'd love to meet you. We're lo... more

    2 Days Ago

  • Suncrest Hospice

    Columbus, OH

    Suncrest Hospice | Columbus, OH

    Why Suncrest. At Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patie... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Transitions Care

    Columbus, OH

    Transitions Care | Columbus, OH

    Transitions Hospice ECT Nurse. Show Up When It Matters Most. In hospice care, there are moments when a patient or family needs more than their regular care... more

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  • Arcadia Home Care and Staffing

    Columbus, OH

    Arcadia Home Care and Staffing | Columbus, OH

    Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospice Care. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospice Care. Location: Central Ohio. Schedules to choose from: 3x 12-hour shif... more

    4 Days Ago

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FAQ about Hospice Nurse

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Hospice Nurse?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Hospice Nurse roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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