Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: California

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

The highest paying employer in California for Emergency Department Nurse jobs is Tenet North Cal, paying up to $73/hr. This is 2% lower than the average pay for Emergency Department Nurse roles in California.

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

Modesto is currently the highest paying city in California for Emergency Department Nurse jobs, paying up to $87/hr. This is 1% higher than the average pay for Emergency Department Nurse roles in California. Other top paying cities include Palm Springs, paying up to $76/hr, Turlock, paying up to $74/hr, and Bakersfield, paying up to $81/hr.

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$74.15/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in California is $74.15 per hour. This is 44% higher than the US average of $41.49.

Last updated on December 20, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$74.15/hour

California

44% higher than the US average.

$41.49/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Modesto, California	$75	$87
Turlock, California	$72	$74

How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Washington	$74	$84
Oregon	$55	$64
Idaho	$51	$52
Arizona	$42	$45
Nevada	$40	$52
Colorado	$39	$44
New Mexico	$36	$45

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet North Cal	$73	$98
Medical Solutions Direct Hire	$66	$66
Community Medical Centers	$65	$65
Adventist Health	$62	$78
Tenet Desert	$58	$63

Last updated on December 20, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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