Registered Nurse salaries in California
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$54.44/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in California is $54.44 per hour. This is 32% higher than the US average of $37.24.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
What cities in California pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Los Gatos is currently the highest paying city in California for Registered Nurse jobs, paying up to $95/hr. This is 20% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in California.
Other top paying cities include Mountain View, paying up to $95/hr, Palo Alto, paying up to $95/hr, and San Jose, paying up to $95/hr.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Mountain View, California | $60 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| San Jose, California | $68 | $95 |
| Santa Clara, California | $68 | $95 |
| Hollister, California | $68 | $95 |
| Campbell, California | $68 | $95 |
| Stanford, California | $68 | $95 |
| Burbank, California | $68 | $95 |
| Gilroy, California | $68 | $95 |
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What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in California?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis | $34 | $53 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $45 | $59 |
| Nevada | $42 | $57 |
| Washington | $41 | $58 |
| Arizona | $38 | $49 |
| Colorado | $37 | $49 |
| New Mexico | $35 | $46 |
| Idaho | $33 | $45 |
| Montana | $33 | $44 |
| Wyoming | $33 | $43 |
| Utah | $33 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in California?
The highest paying employer in California for Registered Nurse jobs is Nurse Hustle, paying up to $97/hr. This is 44% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in California.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Hustle | $97 | $97 |
| RKA - Direct | $73 | $82 |
| Oloop Health | $65 | $65 |
| NuWest Travel Nursing | $61 | $61 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions | $54 | $54 |
| Cross Country Search | $53 | $67 |
| Insight Global | $51 | $58 |
| AccentCare | $46 | $46 |
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