Registered Nurse Salary in California

Median Salary

$140,270/yr

Typical Range

$122k – $173k

Employed in California

338,940

Pay Distribution

Pay Distribution Data for Registered Nurses in California.

$101k10th$122k25th$140kMedian$173k75th$213k90th

= Market Median ($140,270)Shaded = Middle 50%Per YearPer Hour

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National Market Trends

Registered Nurse National Median Salary

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Registered Nurse National Employment (Jobs)

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