Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: San Francisco, CA
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$66.35/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in San Francisco, CA is $66.35 per hour. This is 21% lower than the California average of $80.31.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in San Francisco, CA compared to State and National Averages
$66.35/hour
San Francisco, CA
28% higher than the US average.
$80.31/hour
California
40% higher than the US average.
$47.86/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in San Francisco Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in San Francisco Compare to Other Cities
Reno, Nevada
$38/hour
This is 75% lower than the San Francisco average of $66.35.
Corvallis, Oregon
--/hour
Hillsboro, Oregon
$46/hour
This is 45% lower than the San Francisco average of $66.35.
What cities in California pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| Stanford, California | $68 | $95 |
Last updated on August 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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