Registered Nurses Salary in California
State-level pay data with comparison to the national median.
California median
$170,960
~$82/hr
National median
$97,550
California pays 75% more than national average
Top metros in California
| Metro | Local salary |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $216,740 |
| Vallejo, CA | $203,290 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $186,610 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $174,550 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $171,460 |
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.