School Nurse salary in New York
A school nurse in New York earns an estimated $98,500 a year ($47.36/hr) — about 12% above the U.S. average, with most between $85,360 and $116,690. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
School Nurse — New York
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$98,500
+12% vs nationalHourly
$47.36/hr
- Typical range
- $85,360–$116,690
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $141,380
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $71,780
- Newer nurses
School Nurse pay by city in New York
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $107,750 | $51.80 |
| Buffalo | $89,150 | $42.86 |
| Rochester | $77,910 | $37.46 |
School Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How New York compares to states with similar school nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in New York
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects school nurse pay in New York
High pay; very high cost of living in NYC. For a school nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
Public wage data does not report School Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in New York (May 2025) and applies a 0.90× specialty adjustment.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official New York wage.
Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $87,800 for this role.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for New York, based on national pay and local pay levels — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in New York make this page more precise over time.
School Nurse salary in New York — FAQ
- How much does a school nurse make in New York?
- A school nurse in New York earns an estimated $98,500 a year — about $47.36 an hour, with most between $85,360 and $116,690. That's about 12% above the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and New York's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is New York a good state for school nurses?
- For pay, New York sits about 12% above the national average for school nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $98,500 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in New York pays school nurses the most?
- Among New York metros we track, New York tends to have the highest estimated pay for school nurses, at roughly $107,750 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does New York school nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a school nurse is about $87,800 a year, versus an estimated $98,500 in New York — about 12% above the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled specialty estimate (BLS state wage × specialty adjustment)
Public wage data does not report School Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in New York (May 2025) and applies a 0.90× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national school nurse pay adjusted for New York. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.