Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: California

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Correctional Nurse jobs in California?

The highest paying employer in California for Correctional Nurse jobs is CoreCivic, paying up to $57/hr. This is 27% lower than the average pay for Correctional Nurse roles in California.

Q: What cities in California pay the most for Correctional Nurses?

Modesto is currently the highest paying city in California for Correctional Nurse jobs, paying up to $90/hr. This is 7% higher than the average pay for Correctional Nurse roles in California. Other top paying cities include Palm Springs, paying up to $76/hr, Bakersfield, paying up to $92/hr, and Turlock, paying up to $74/hr.

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Average Correctional Nurse Salary

$73.09/hour

The average salary for a Correctional Nurse in California is $73.09 per hour. This is 30% higher than the US average of $51.41.

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Correctional Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$73.09/hour

California

30% higher than the US average.

$51.41/hour

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Correctional Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Modesto, California	$79	$90
Turlock, California	$72	$74

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Correctional Nurse jobs in California?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
CoreCivic	$57	$57

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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