Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$78.88/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in California is $78.88 per hour. This is 41% higher than the US average of $46.41.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$78.88/hour
California
41% higher than the US average.
$46.41/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay Emergency Department Nurses the most, along with 4 others, all averaging $68 per hour. Los Gatos, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $95. For comparison, the California average for Emergency Department Nurses is $79 per hour — Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay 14% less.
| 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 |
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Washington pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by Oregon ($55) and Colorado ($51). Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $84. For comparison, the California average for Emergency Department Nurses is $79 per hour — Washington pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $74 | $84 |
| Oregon | $55 | $64 |
| Colorado | $51 | $57 |
| Arizona | $46 | $50 |
| Michigan | $46 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in California?
Community Medical Centers pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $71 per hour, followed by Tenet Desert ($67) and Adventist Health ($65). Community Medical Centers also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $86. For comparison, the California average for Emergency Department Nurses is $79 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $71 | $86 |
| Tenet Desert | $67 | $85 |
| Adventist Health | $65 | $77 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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