Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$80.08/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in California is $80.08 per hour. This is 36% higher than the US average of $50.89.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$80.08/hour
California
36% higher than the US average.
$50.89/hour
United States
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $69 per hour, followed by Oregon ($55) and Colorado ($52). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the California average for Emergency Department Nurses is $80 per hour — New Mexico pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $69 | $72 |
| Oregon | $55 | $64 |
| Colorado | $52 | $60 |
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
| Arizona | $46 | $50 |
| Nevada | $40 | $52 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in California?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $70 per hour, followed by Community Medical Centers ($67) and Adventist Health ($67). Adventist Health has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $92. For comparison, the California average for Emergency Department Nurses is $80 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $70 | $70 |
| Community Medical Centers | $67 | $86 |
| Adventist Health | $67 | $92 |
| Tenet Desert | $65 | $85 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Adventist Health
- Clearlake, CA
$74-110/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ED - Emergency Department
- Adventist Health
- Fort Bragg, CA
$139K-209K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, ED - Emergency Department
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$75-97/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ED - Emergency Department
- Hi-Desert Medical Center
- Joshua Tree, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$65-105/hour
Director Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Joshua Tree, CA
- 5x8 hrs
$135K-200K/year
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