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Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$73.36/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in California is $73.36 per hour. This is 28% higher than the US average of $52.69.

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$73.36/hour

California

28% higher than the US average.

$52.69/hour

United States

How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

Texas pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Colorado ($55) and Arizona ($50). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the California average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $73 per hour — Texas pays 17% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Texas	$61	$72
Colorado	$55	$58
Arizona	$50	$65
Idaho	$48	$50

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in California?

Only Community Medical Centers reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $71 per hour. Community Medical Centers also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $86. For comparison, the California average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $73 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 3% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Community Medical Centers	$71	$86

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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