Registered Nurse Salary Guide: San Diego, CA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$50.42/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in San Diego, CA is $50.42 per hour. This is 55% lower than the California average of $78.38.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages
$50.42/hour
San Diego, CA
1% lower than the US average.
$78.38/hour
California
35% higher than the US average.
$50.79/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
Phoenix, Arizona
$51/hour
This is equal to the San Diego average
Fresno, California
$68/hour
This is 25% higher than the San Diego average of $50.42.
Tucson, Arizona
$46/hour
This is 8% lower than the San Diego average of $50.42.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in San Diego?
Only CoreCivic reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — CoreCivic pays 18% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $60 | $60 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse - Correctional
- Otay Mesa Detention Center
- San Diego, CA
$53-66/hour
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