Registered Nurses Salary in California

Median Salary

$140,270

per year

Hourly Rate

$67.44

per hour

Employment

338,940

in California

vs. National Avg

+43.8%

National: $97,550

📊 Compared to the national median of $97,550, California pays 43.8% MORE for Registered Nurses positions.

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$101,260

25th

$122,440

Median

$140,270

75th

$173,170

90th

$213,320

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).