Director of Nursing Salary Guide: California
Average Director of Nursing Salary
Average Director of Nursing Salary
$80.58/hour
The average salary for a Director of Nursing in California is $80.58 per hour. This is 38% higher than the US average of $49.70.
Last updated on May 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Director of Nursing salaries in California compared to National Averages
Director of Nursing salaries in California compared to National Averages
$80.58/hour
California
38% higher than the US average.
$49.70/hour
United States
How does the pay for Directors of Nursing in California compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Directors of Nursing in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $65 | $83 |
Last updated on May 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Labor and Delivery
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Labor and Delivery
- Hi-Desert Medical Center
- Joshua Tree, CA
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$135K-216K/year
approximately $72-116/hrView job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ED - Emergency Department
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ED - Emergency Department
- John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
- Indio, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$72-115/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director OR - Operating Room
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director OR - Operating Room
- John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
- Indio, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$69-110/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Med Surg
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Med Surg
- Hi-Desert Medical Center
- Joshua Tree, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$65-105/hour
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