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 54% lower than the California average of $80.58.
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
9% higher than the US average.
$80.58/hour
California
41% higher than the US average.
$47.45/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
Las Vegas, Nevada
$44/hour
This is 19% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $52.38.
Phoenix, Arizona
$45/hour
This is 16% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $52.38.
Tucson, Arizona
$44/hour
This is 20% 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $57 | $57 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $56 | $56 |
Last updated on May 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Santa Barbara, CA
- 5x8 hrs
$55-58/hour
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