Registered nurses Salary in California
State-level pay data with comparison to the national median.
California median
$169,460
~$81/hr
National median
$93,600
California pays 81% more than national average
Top metros in California
| Metro | Local salary |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $208,940 |
| Vallejo, CA | $192,470 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $188,020 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $178,900 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $172,390 |
Other states
Registered nurses jobs in California
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Find jobs in California →Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.