Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: California

Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$65.80/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in California is $65.80 per hour. This is 20% higher than the US average of $52.76.

Last updated on August 27, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$65.80/hour

California

20% higher than the US average.

$52.76/hour

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Modesto, California$79$90
Turlock, California$72$74
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Arizona$35$48

Last updated on August 27, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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