Average Registered Nurse Salary

$85.48/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Palm Springs, CA is $85.48 per hour. This is 9% higher than the California average of $78.00.

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$85.48/hour

Palm Springs, CA

41% higher than the US average.

$78.00/hour

California

35% higher than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Palm Springs Compare to Other Cities

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Fresno, California

$67/hour

This is 27% lower than the Palm Springs average of $85.48.

Tucson, Arizona

$47/hour

This is 84% lower than the Palm Springs average of $85.48.

Salt Lake City, Utah

$45/hour

This is 89% lower than the Palm Springs average of $85.48.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Palm Springs?

Only Tenet Desert reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $70 per hour. Tenet Desert also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $98. For comparison, the Palm Springs, CA average for Registered Nurses is $85 per hour — Tenet Desert pays 18% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Tenet Desert$70$98

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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