Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Barbara, CA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$52.38/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Santa Barbara, CA is $52.38 per hour. This is 40% lower than the California average of $73.08.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Santa Barbara, CA compared to State and National Averages
$52.38/hour
Santa Barbara, CA
24% higher than the US average.
$73.08/hour
California
46% higher than the US average.
$39.71/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Santa Barbara Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Santa Barbara Compare to Other Cities
Fresno, California
$62/hour
This is 16% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $52.38.
Modesto, California
$75/hour
This is 30% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $52.38.
Reno, Nevada
$38/hour
This is 38% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $52.38.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Santa Barbara?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Medical-Perm | $57 | $57 |
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
- Jobot
- Santa Barbara, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$150K-190K/year
approximately $72-92/hrDirector Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Jobot
- Santa Barbara, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$150K-180K/year
approximately $72-87/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Core Medical-Perm
- Santa Barbara, CA
- 5x8 hrs
$55-58/hour
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