Director of Nursing Salary Guide: California
Average Director of Nursing Salary
$81.68/hour
The average salary for a Director of Nursing in California is $81.68 per hour. This is 23% higher than the US average of $62.52.
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Director of Nursing salaries in California compared to National Averages
$81.68/hour
California
23% higher than the US average.
$62.52/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Director of Nursing jobs in California?
Only Tenet Desert reports pay data for Director of Nursings, averaging $89 per hour. For comparison, the California average for Registered Nurses is $82 per hour — Tenet Desert pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet Desert | $89 | $89 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Behavioral Health
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
$76-121/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director OR - Operating Room
- John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
- Indio, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$72-115/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center
- Joshua Tree, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$69-110/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ED - Emergency Department
- Hi-Desert Medical Center
- Joshua Tree, CA
$65-105/hour
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