After Hours Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does an After Hours Nurse make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an After Hours Nurse in the United States is $59,142 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an After Hours Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,413
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,291 to $70,800
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,143

Key Factors That Influence After Hours Nurse Salaries

An After Hours 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 After Hours Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an After Hours 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): $54,279
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,500
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,523
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,057
  • Expert (over 8 years): $62,380
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level After Hours Nurse less than 1 year $54,279
Early Career Level After Hours Nurse 1-2 years $54,500
Mid-Level Level After Hours Nurse 2-4 years $57,523
Senior-Level Level After Hours Nurse 5-8 years $62,057
Expert Level After Hours Nurse over 8 years $62,380

Top Paying Cities for After Hours Nurse

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: $74,596
  • San Francisco: $73,779
  • Oakland: $72,224

After Hours Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For After Hours Nurse roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, After Hours Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view After Hours Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an After Hours Nurse

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare $68,014 $33.0 15%

How Education impacts an After Hours Nurse's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many After Hours Nurse professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an After Hours Nurse with a high school is between $61,900 and $74,308.

After Hours Nurse Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for After Hours Nurse
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 0.5%
High School 31.4%
Associate's Degree 14.7%
Bachelor's Degree 33%
Master's Degree or MBA 20.4%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0%

After Hours Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an After Hours 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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$51,291
Average $59,142/year
$70,800
$4,274
Average $4,929/month
$5,900
$986
Average $1,137/week
$1,362
$25
Average $28/hour
$34
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $70,800 $5,900 $1,362 $34
Average $59,142 $4,929 $1,137 $28
25th Percentile $51,291 $4,274 $986 $25

Most common benefits for After Hours Nurse

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for After Hours Nurse

Here are companies hiring for After Hours Nurse and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next After Hours Nurse Job

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FAQ about After Hours Nurse

1. What industry pays the highest salary for After Hours Nurse?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for After Hours Nurse roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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