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 8% lower than the California average of $54.44.
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
26% higher than the US average.
$54.44/hour
California
32% higher than the US average.
$37.24/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
Riverside, California
$51/hour
This is 1% higher than the San Diego average of $50.42.
Thousand Oaks, California
$46/hour
This is 10% lower than the San Diego average of $50.42.
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
$33/hour
This is 51% 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 February 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Core Medical-Perm
- La Jolla, CA
- 5x8 hrs
$150K-180K/year
approximately $72-87/hrRegistered Nurse - Correctional
- Otay Mesa Detention Center
- San Diego, CA
$53-66/hour
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