What is the salary of a Detention Nurse? In the United States, a Detention Nurse earns an average salary of $51,464. The salary range for a Detention Nurse is usually between $42,767 and $69,754 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $70,874. The highest Detention Nurse salary in the United States was $70,874. The average hourly pay for a Detention Nurse is $24.74.
Employers paying the highest salary for a Detention Nurse job are Apache County (AZ), Navajo County (AZ) and Lamar County (TX).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Apache County, AZ | $55,802 |
| Navajo County, AZ | $55,698 |
| Lamar County, TX | $42,766 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Detention Officer | $52,479 |
| Detention Sergeant | $70,741 |
| Detention Lieutenant | $89,313 |
| Detention Supervisor | $70,275 |
| Detention Captain | $99,803 |
| Detention Corporal | $72,710 |
| Detention Deputy | $57,277 |
| Detention | $46,612 |
| Detention Shift Supervisor | $55,476 |
| Detention Officer Part Time | $15,145 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Detention Nurse and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $51,231 | 8 |
| Texas | $43,447 | 1 |
| Wyoming | $52,440 | 1 |
