California

Registered Nurses Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$148,330
+50.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$71.31
 
10th Percentile
$100,120
Entry level
90th Percentile
$208,880
Senior level
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Salary Range

Registered Nursess in California earn between $100,120 and $208,880, with a mean of $148,330. The national average for this role is $98,425.

$148,330 mean
10th Percentile$100,12090th Percentile$208,880

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$148,330
National Average$98,425
Hawaii$123,720
Oregon$120,470
Washington$115,740
Massachusetts$112,610
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.