What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Entry Level Infection Preventionist?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Entry Level Infection Preventionist jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA (22.4% above average), followed by Berlin Corners, VT and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley, CA $121,720 $10,143 $2,340 $58.52 Berlin Corners, VT $121,498 $10,124 $2,336 $58.41 Sitka, AK $119,755 $9,979 $2,302 $57.57 Mountain View, CA $118,297 $9,858 $2,274 $56.87 Vancouver, WA $117,923 $9,826 $2,267 $56.69 Santa Clara, CA $117,487 $9,790 $2,259 $56.48 San Francisco, CA $117,120 $9,760 $2,252 $56.31 Palo Alto, CA $117,005 $9,750 $2,250 $56.25 Sunnyvale, CA $116,671 $9,722 $2,243 $56.09 Waimea, HI $115,944 $9,662 $2,229 $55.74

Entry Level Infection Preventionist

Entry Level Infection Preventionist Salary

Q: How much does an Entry Level Infection Preventionist make?

The average annual pay for an entry level infection preventionist in the United States is $99,408 a year — that works out to approximately $47.79 an hour. The middle 80% of Entry Level Infection Preventionists earn between $69,500 (10th percentile) and $153,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Entry Level Infection Preventionist Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$99,408

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Ohio

$96,019

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How much does an Entry Level Infection Preventionist make?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average annual pay for an Entry Level Infection Preventionist in the United States is $99,408 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $47.79 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,911/week or $8,284/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $161,000 and as low as $41,500, the majority of Entry Level Infection Preventionist salaries currently range between $76,500 (25th percentile) to $114,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $153,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Entry Level Infection Preventionist varies greatly (by as much as 38000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Entry Level Infection Preventionist in your area makes on average $96,019 per year, or $3,389 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $99,408. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Entry Level Infection Preventionist salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Entry Level Infection Preventionist jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Entry Level Infection Preventionist Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Entry Level Infection Preventionist job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Berlin Corners, VT, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $20,347 (20.5%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $22,312 (22.4%) above the $99,408 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Entry Level Infection Preventionist appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Berkeley, CA, and Waimea, HI, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Entry Level Infection Preventionist role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley, CA	$121,720	$10,143	$2,340	$58.52
Berlin Corners, VT	$121,498	$10,124	$2,336	$58.41
Sitka, AK	$119,755	$9,979	$2,302	$57.57
Mountain View, CA	$118,297	$9,858	$2,274	$56.87
Vancouver, WA	$117,923	$9,826	$2,267	$56.69
Santa Clara, CA	$117,487	$9,790	$2,259	$56.48
San Francisco, CA	$117,120	$9,760	$2,252	$56.31
Palo Alto, CA	$117,005	$9,750	$2,250	$56.25
Sunnyvale, CA	$116,671	$9,722	$2,243	$56.09
Waimea, HI	$115,944	$9,662	$2,229	$55.74

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