Bridgette May, a certified school nurse in the Erie City School District, speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol on March 26, 2019. "Becoming a school nurse was like a dream come true ...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse midwives can actually make considerably more than the average $124,020 salary. In 2023, the 10% highest paid pros took home $177,530.

In 2014, the average annual wage was $55,290 for school nurses compared to an average of $69,790 for all RN jobs. And according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2,800 jobs will be open by 2024.