Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Palm Springs, CA
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$84.90/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Palm Springs, CA is $84.90 per hour. This is 7% higher than the California average of $79.00.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Palm Springs, CA compared to State and National Averages
$84.90/hour
Palm Springs, CA
41% higher than the US average.
$79.00/hour
California
36% higher than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Palm Springs Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Palm Springs Compare to Other Cities
Thousand Oaks, California
$77/hour
This is 10% lower than the Palm Springs average of $84.90.
Idaho Falls, Idaho
$48/hour
This is 79% lower than the Palm Springs average of $84.90.
Pueblo, Colorado
$53/hour
This is 60% lower than the Palm Springs average of $84.90.
What cities in California pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Only Thousand Oaks, California reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $77 per hour. Thousand Oaks, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $88. For comparison, the Palm Springs, CA average for Registered Nurses is $85 per hour — Thousand Oaks, California pays 9% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks, California | $77 | $88 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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