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 Desert, paying up to $68/hr. This is 10% lower than the average pay for Emergency Department Nurse roles in California.

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 11% higher than the average pay for Emergency Department Nurse roles in California. Other top paying cities include Modesto, paying up to $94/hr, Palm Springs, paying up to $79/hr, and Clovis, paying up to $92/hr.

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$74.25/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in California is $74.25 per hour. This is 33% higher than the US average of $49.87.

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$74.25/hour

California

33% higher than the US average.

$49.87/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Palm Springs, California	$76	$79
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

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Oregon	$55	$64
Idaho	$51	$52
Arizona	$43	$45
Nevada	$40	$52
Colorado	$39	$44
Texas	$38	$39
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 Desert	$68	$94
Adventist Health	$65	$77
Community Medical Centers	$46	$65

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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