Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: San Marcos, CA

Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$79.37/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in San Marcos, CA is $79.37 per hour. This is 38% higher than the US average of $49.01.

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in San Marcos, CA compared to State and National Averages

$79.37/hour

San Marcos, CA

38% higher than the US average.

$49.01/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in San Marcos Compare to Other Cities

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Lakewood, California

$51/hour

Whittier, California

$51/hour

Carson, California

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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 2 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 15% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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