Registered Nurse salary in California
The median registered nurse in California earns $67.47 an hour, or $140,330 a year. That’s $22.47 above the national median, ranking #1 of 51.
- Median hourly$67.47
- Median yearly$140,330
- Bottom 10% earn under$48.14/hr
- Top 10% earn over$100.42/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$71.31
- RNs employed326,720
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, California, occupation 29-1141. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all RNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in California
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $37.10/hr | $77,170/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $22.32/hr | $46,420/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $80.10/hr | $166,610/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open RN jobs in California
- RN - Associate Chief of Infection Prevention and ControlVeterans Health AdministrationPalo Alto, CA$228k–$228k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 16, 2026
- Nurse (Ambulatory Care)Military Health System (DHA)Temecula, CA$110k–$140k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 12, 2026
- Nurse (Inpatient Clinical/ OB-GYN)Military Health System (DHA)San Diego, CA$140k–$176k/yrRNL&DFull-timeCloses Nov 12, 2026
- Patient Aligned Care Team Outpatient Registered NurseVeterans Health AdministrationOceanside, CA$104k–$188k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 9, 2026
- Registered Nurse - Emergency - Per DiemSollis HealthCalifornia$83–$90/hrRNERPer diem / PRNDaysEvenings
- Nurse Auditor, Delegation OversightAltaMed Health ServicesMontebello, CA$69k–$82k/yrRNFull-time