Average Private Duty Nurse Salary

$37.62/hour

The average salary for a Private Duty Nurse is $37.62 per hour. This is 16% lower than the nursing US average of $43.61.

Last updated on November 20, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Private Duty Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$37.62/hour

16% lower than the nursing US average.

$43.61/hour

United States

Where do Private Duty Nurses get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Pennsylvania$50$54
Virginia$44$57
Georgia$43$48
Texas$43$52
Tennessee$43$46
Florida$40$45
New Jersey$37$49
North Carolina$32$43
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Private Duty Nurse jobs?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Atrium Health Charlotte$39$39
BAYADA Home Health Care$31$31

Last updated on November 20, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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