Infection Control Nurse Salary Guide
Average Infection Control Nurse Salary
$55.32/hour
The average salary for a Infection Control Nurse is $55.32 per hour. This is 8% higher than the nursing US average of $50.71.
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Infection Control Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$55.32/hour
8% higher than the nursing US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Infection Control Nurse jobs?
Community Medical Centers pays Infection Control Nurses the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($53) and Tenet South Carolina ($35). Community Medical Centers also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the national average for Infection Control Nurses is $55 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 12% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $62 | $63 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $53 | $56 |
| Tenet South Carolina | $35 | $35 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Infection Control Nurse Career Guide
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Go to the guideTop Infection Control Nurse Jobs
Infection Preventionist
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Nashua, NH
- 5x8 hrs
$120K-135K/year
approximately $57-65/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Infection Control
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$55-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Infection Control
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$55-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Infection Control
- HCA Houston Healthcare West
- Houston, TX
$37-54/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Infection Control
- Rock Hill Hosp PMN
- Rock Hill, SC
$35+/hour
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