Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Merced, CA
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$48.26/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Merced, CA is $48.26 per hour. This is 67% lower than the California average of $80.53.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Merced, CA compared to State and National Averages
$48.26/hour
Merced, CA
1% higher than the US average.
$80.53/hour
California
41% higher than the US average.
$47.70/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Merced Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Merced Compare to Other Cities
Redlands, California
$51/hour
This is 5% higher than the Merced average of $48.26.
Tucson, Arizona
$46/hour
This is 5% lower than the Merced average of $48.26.
Englewood, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 15% higher than the Merced average of $48.26.
What cities in California pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Palo Alto, California and Stanford, California pay Emergency Department Nurses the most, both averaging $68 per hour. Palo Alto, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $95. For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Palo Alto, California and Stanford, California pay 40% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| Stanford, California | $68 | $95 |
Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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