Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: Merced, CA
Average Correctional Nurse Salary
$48.26/hour
The average salary for a Correctional Nurse in Merced, CA is $48.26 per hour. This is 52% lower than the California average of $73.53.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Correctional Nurse salaries in Merced, CA compared to State and National Averages
$48.26/hour
Merced, CA
20% higher than the US average.
$73.53/hour
California
47% higher than the US average.
$38.62/hour
United States
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Merced Compare to Other Cities
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Merced Compare to Other Cities
Fort Worth, Texas
$40/hour
This is 21% lower than the Merced average of $48.26.
Dallas, Texas
$37/hour
This is 31% lower than the Merced average of $48.26.
Atlanta, Georgia
$35/hour
This is 36% lower than the Merced average of $48.26.
What cities in California pay the most for Correctional Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Modesto, California | $77 | $85 |
| Turlock, California | $73 | $74 |
Last updated on January 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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