Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Palm Springs, CA
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
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Palm Springs Compare to Other Cities
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 Salary | Max 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.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Float
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$51-82/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, ED - Emergency Department
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
$51-82/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
$51-82/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
$51-82/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - Neurology
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
$51-82/hour
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