What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Hand Hygiene Observer?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Hand Hygiene Observer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Felton, CA (27.1% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Aspen, CO. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Felton, CA $113,385 $9,448 $2,180 $54.51 Nome, AK $110,640 $9,220 $2,127 $53.19 Aspen, CO $107,805 $8,983 $2,073 $51.83 Vineyard Haven, MA $107,792 $8,982 $2,072 $51.82 Sitka, AK $107,445 $8,953 $2,066 $51.66 South San Francisco, CA $107,085 $8,923 $2,059 $51.48 Palo Alto, CA $105,109 $8,759 $2,021 $50.53 Santa Clara, CA $104,748 $8,729 $2,014 $50.36 San Jose, CA $104,530 $8,710 $2,010 $50.25 Waimea, HI $104,026 $8,668 $2,000 $50.01

Hand Hygiene Observer

Hand Hygiene Observer Salary

Q: How much does a Hand Hygiene Observer make?

The average annual pay for a hand hygiene observer in the United States is $89,190 a year — that works out to approximately $42.88 an hour. The middle 80% of Hand Hygiene Observers earn between $40,000 (10th percentile) and $250,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Hand Hygiene Observer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$89,190

Columbus

Ohio

$86,149

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How much does a Hand Hygiene Observer make?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average annual pay for a Hand Hygiene Observer in the United States is $89,190 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $42.88 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,715/week or $7,432/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $250,500 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Hand Hygiene Observer salaries currently range between $52,000 (25th percentile) to $72,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $250,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Hand Hygiene Observer varies greatly (by as much as 20500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Hand Hygiene Observer in your area makes on average $86,149 per year, or $3,041 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $89,190. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Hand Hygiene Observer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Hand Hygiene Observer 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 Hand Hygiene Observer Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Hand Hygiene Observer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Felton, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Aspen, CO, close behind in the second and third positions. Aspen, CO, beats the national average by $18,615 (20.9%), and Felton, CA, furthers that trend with another $24,195 (27.1%) above the $89,190 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Hand Hygiene Observer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Felton, 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 a Hand Hygiene Observer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Felton, CA	$113,385	$9,448	$2,180	$54.51
Nome, AK	$110,640	$9,220	$2,127	$53.19
Aspen, CO	$107,805	$8,983	$2,073	$51.83
Vineyard Haven, MA	$107,792	$8,982	$2,072	$51.82
Sitka, AK	$107,445	$8,953	$2,066	$51.66
South San Francisco, CA	$107,085	$8,923	$2,059	$51.48
Palo Alto, CA	$105,109	$8,759	$2,021	$50.53
Santa Clara, CA	$104,748	$8,729	$2,014	$50.36
San Jose, CA	$104,530	$8,710	$2,010	$50.25
Waimea, HI	$104,026	$8,668	$2,000	$50.01

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