Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: California

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in California?

The highest paying employer in California for Long Term Care Nurse jobs is Community Medical Centers, paying up to $61/hr. This is 4% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in California.

Q: What cities in California pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Modesto is currently the highest paying city in California for Long Term Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $90/hr. This is 25% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in California. Other top paying cities include Palm Springs, paying up to $74/hr, Bakersfield, paying up to $83/hr, and Los Gatos, paying up to $95/hr.

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$58.78/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in California is $58.78 per hour. This is 26% higher than the US average of $43.23.

Last updated on August 20, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$58.78/hour

California

26% higher than the US average.

$43.23/hour

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max 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
Hollister, California	$68	$95
Campbell, California	$68	$95

How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Idaho	$50	$50
Colorado	$46	$46
Texas	$40	$50

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in California?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Community Medical Centers	$61	$81
Perm Staff Jobs	$57	$57

Last updated on August 20, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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