Average Bariatric Nurse Salary

$41.19/hour

The average salary for a Bariatric Nurse is $41.19 per hour. This is 9% lower than the nursing US average of $44.71.

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Bariatric Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$41.19/hour

9% lower than the nursing US average.

$44.71/hour

United States

Where do Bariatric Nurses get paid the most?

Only Georgia reports pay data for Bariatric Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the national average for Bariatric Nurses is $41 per hour — Georgia pays 23% more.

StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Georgia$51$53

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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