High-paying nursing jobs in Los Angeles

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 2,606 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $51,745 and $149,307 per year. Licensed Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Los Angeles, CA.

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Updated Nov 13, 2026
Job title
Los Angeles, CA
California
Job openings (Los Angeles)

Nurse Practitioner

Los Angeles

$87.86 per hour

California

$107 per hour

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Los Angeles

$2,731 per week

California

$2,795 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Los Angeles

$2,305 per week

California

$2,426 per week

Nursing Supervisor

Los Angeles

$57.15 per hour

California

$55.97 per hour

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Los Angeles

$2,282 per week

California

$2,185 per week

Registered Nurse

Los Angeles

$54.17 per hour

California

$56.13 per hour

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Los Angeles

$2,158 per week

California

$2,295 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Los Angeles

$2,077 per week

California

$2,225 per week

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Los Angeles

$35.62 per hour

California

$36.34 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Los Angeles

$22.91 per hour

California

$23.78 per hour

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