Hospice Nurse Salary Guide
Real salary ranges for Hospice Nurses in the US market — what you should expect, and what you can negotiate.
Salary Ranges
25TH PERCENTILE
$52,000
Entry-level or lower cost-of-living markets
50TH PERCENTILE
$68,000
Median — most roles fall here
75TH PERCENTILE
$85,000
Experienced, larger market or company
90TH PERCENTILE
$105,000
Top earners, premium markets
Hospice nurses with CHPN certification command 8-12% premiums over non-certified peers, while inpatient hospice positions pay 15-20% more than home-based roles due to on-call minimization. On-call stipends ($500-$1,500/month) and case manager titles can add $5-$10K annually to base compensation.
Top-Paying Cities
San Jose, CA$95,000
New York, NY$88,000
Boston, MA$82,000
Seattle, WA$80,000
Washington, DC$78,000
Top-Paying Industries
Inpatient Hospice Centers$82,000
Home Health & Hospice Agencies$70,000
Hospital-Affiliated Palliative Care$76,000
Nonprofit Hospice Organizations$68,000
For-Profit Hospice Chains$71,000
Negotiation Tip for Hospice Nurses
If offered a home hospice role, explicitly negotiate on-call stipend structure and request CHPN certification reimbursement ($1,500-$2,500) as part of the package—employers often have discretionary funds for this before adjusting base salary.
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