Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Brea, CA

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

San Luis Obispo is currently the highest paying city in California for Emergency Department Nurse jobs, paying up to $90/hr. This is 35% higher than the average pay for Emergency Department Nurse roles in California. Other top paying cities include Clovis, paying up to $92/hr, Los Gatos, paying up to $95/hr, and Mountain View, paying up to $95/hr.

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$51.05/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Brea, CA is $51.05 per hour. This is 46% lower than the California average of $74.51.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Brea, CA compared to State and National Averages

$51.05/hour

Brea, CA

3% higher than the US average.

$74.51/hour

California

34% higher than the US average.

$49.45/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Brea Compare to Other Cities

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Whittier, California

$51/hour

This is equal to the Brea average

Lakewood, California

$51/hour

This is equal to the Brea average

Pasadena, California

$51/hour

This is equal to the Brea average

What cities in California pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Los Gatos, California	$68	$95
Mountain View, California	$68	$95
Palo Alto, California	$68	$95
San Jose, California	$68	$95
Santa Clara, California	$68	$95
Campbell, California	$68	$95
Stanford, California	$68	$95

What are the highest paying Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Brea?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Hydration Room	$58	$58

Last updated on June 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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