Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$64.42/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $64.42 per hour. This is 13% lower than the California average of $72.61.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages
$64.42/hour
Santa Cruz, CA
38% higher than the US average.
$72.61/hour
California
45% higher than the US average.
$39.72/hour
United States
How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
San Jose, California
$68/hour
This is 5% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $64.42.
San Francisco, California
$66/hour
This is 3% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $64.42.
Las Vegas, Nevada
$44/hour
This is 47% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $64.42.
What cities in California pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Mountain View, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| San Jose, California | $68 | $95 |
| Santa Clara, California | $68 | $95 |
| Hollister, California | $68 | $95 |
Last updated on December 8, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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