High-paying nursing jobs in Carlsbad

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 380 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $50,120 and $197,546 per year. Licensed Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Carlsbad, CA.

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Updated Oct 27, 2026
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Carlsbad, CA
California
Job openings (Carlsbad)

Psychiatric-mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Carlsbad

$197,546 per year

California

$176,816 per year

Registered Nurse - Pacu

Carlsbad

$59.25 per hour

California

$56.74 per hour

Registered Nurse - Infusion

Carlsbad

$54.70 per hour

California

$59.20 per hour

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Carlsbad

$53.45 per hour

California

$74.90 per hour

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Carlsbad

$52.01 per hour

California

$68.00 per hour

Registered Nurse

Carlsbad

$48.62 per hour

California

$55.86 per hour

Nurse

Carlsbad

$37.26 per hour

California

$43.75 per hour

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Carlsbad

$34.08 per hour

California

$36.32 per hour

Home Health Aide

Carlsbad

$24.28 per hour

California

$28.49 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Carlsbad

$22.19 per hour

California

$23.81 per hour

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