Program Nurse Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Program Nurse in the United States is $72,852 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,330
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,448 to $81,477
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,707
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Program Nurse Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $81,477 $6,790 $1,567 $39
Average $72,852 $6,071 $1,401 $35
25th Percentile $65,448 $5,454 $1,259 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Program Nurse Salaries

A Program 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Program Nurse Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Program Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $80,661.
  • California: $80,355.
  • Massachusetts: $79,284.

Top Paying Cities for Program 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: $91,888
  • San Francisco: $90,984
  • Oakland: $88,966

What Skills Can Increase a Program Nurse's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 4.92% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Pediatric (Mentioned in 2.93% Job Postings): Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
  • Basic Life Support (Mentioned in 2.24% Job Postings): BLS is a level of medical care which is used for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care by advanced life support providers. It can be provided by trained medical personnel.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 4.92%
Pediatric 2.93%
Basic Life Support 2.24%
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 Program Nurse's salary.
  • Confidentiality: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Effective Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Confidentiality
$75,766
4%
Leadership
$75,766
4%
Effective Communication
$75,037
3%
Commitment
$75,037
3%
Integrity
$74,309
2%
Delegation
$74,309
2%
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Program Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Program 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Program Nurse

Salaries for a Program Nurse can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,102 in 2023 to around $59,274 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Program Nurse salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Program Nurse Over Time

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$60,644
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2024 $60,644
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