Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Palm Desert, CA
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$78.83/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Palm Desert, CA is $78.83 per hour. This is 38% higher than the US average of $48.57.
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Palm Desert, CA compared to State and National Averages
$78.83/hour
Palm Desert, CA
38% higher than the US average.
$48.57/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Palm Desert Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Palm Desert Compare to Other Cities
Redlands, California
$51/hour
Whittier, California
$51/hour
Lakewood, California
$51/hour
What cities in California pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Clovis, California pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $75 per hour, followed by Fresno, California ($68) and Los Gatos, California ($68). Clovis, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the California average for Emergency Department Nurses is $79 per hour — Clovis, California pays 5% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $75 | $100 |
| Fresno, California | $68 | $97 |
| 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 |
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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