Registered Nurse Salary Guide: La Jolla, CA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$50.42/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in La Jolla, CA is $50.42 per hour. This is 49% lower than the California average of $75.16.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in La Jolla, CA compared to State and National Averages
$50.42/hour
La Jolla, CA
8% higher than the US average.
$75.16/hour
California
38% higher than the US average.
$46.46/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
Las Vegas, Nevada
$53/hour
This is 5% higher than the San Diego average of $50.42.
Phoenix, Arizona
$45/hour
This is 13% lower than the San Diego average of $50.42.
Scottsdale, Arizona
$38/hour
This is 32% lower than the San Diego average of $50.42.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in San Diego?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $60 | $60 |
Last updated on April 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- Otay Mesa Detention Center
- San Diego, CA
$53-66/hour
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