Registered Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$66.83/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $66.83 per hour. This is 32% higher than the US average of $45.52.
Last updated on October 5, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$66.83/hour
California
32% higher than the US average.
$45.52/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in California pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland, California | $91 | $120 |
| Downey, California | $77 | $88 |
| Santa Clara, California | $74 | $87 |
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Mountain View, California | $60 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| San Jose, California | $68 | $95 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in California?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in California?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educator | $85 | $99 |
| NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care | $77 | $97 |
| OR - Operating Room | $74 | $98 |
| Wound Care | $71 | $110 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in California?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Permanente | $80 | $116 |
| Royal Ambulance | $70 | $70 |
| Adventist Health | $64 | $77 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $62 | $75 |
| Stability Direct | $61 | $76 |
| Community Medical Centers | $54 | $92 |
| Community Health System | $52 | $54 |
| Protouch Staffing - Permanent | $51 | $51 |
| ScionHealth - Kindred Cornerstone & Solara Hospitals | $51 | $65 |
Last updated on October 5, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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- San Leandro, CA
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- Ontario, CA
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- Oakland, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
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- Clovis Community Medical Center
- Clovis, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$23-30/hour
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- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$31-41/hour
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