Private Duty Nurse Salary Guide
Average Private Duty Nurse Salary
$40.45/hour
The average salary for a Private Duty Nurse is $40.45 per hour. This is 21% lower than the nursing US average of $48.85.
Last updated on March 7, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Private Duty Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$40.45/hour
21% lower than the nursing US average.
$48.85/hour
United States
Where do Private Duty Nurses get paid the most?
Only Virginia reports pay data for Private Duty Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the national average for Private Duty Nurses is $40 per hour — Virginia pays 29% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $52 | $59 |
Last updated on March 7, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Warsaw, IN
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