Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Fresno, CA

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$50.90/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Fresno, CA is $50.90 per hour. This is 60% lower than the California average of $81.33.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Nurse salaries in Fresno, CA compared to State and National Averages

$50.90/hour

Fresno, CA

7% higher than the US average.

$81.33/hour

California

42% higher than the US average.

$47.17/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Fresno Compare to Other Cities

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San Luis Obispo, California

$86/hour

This is 41% higher than the Fresno average of $50.90.

San Jose, California

$68/hour

This is 25% higher than the Fresno average of $50.90.

Thousand Oaks, California

$46/hour

This is 11% lower than the Fresno average of $50.90.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Fresno?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Community Medical Centers$55$81

Last updated on May 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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