Registered nurse salary in California

The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $55.40 per hour in California. This figure is based on 20.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Registered Nurse salaries in California typically range between a low of $34.35 and a high of $89.36 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Registered Nurse in California include San Francisco, CA at $67.48 per hour, Orange, CA at $66.04 per hour, and Sacramento, CA at $62.59 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Registered Nurse in California include Comfort Choice Hospice Care ($452,400 per year) and Sadiant Health LLC ($342,875 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Registered Nurse salary in California compares to related positions:

• Registered Nurse II: Average $72.06 per hour
• Registered Nurse III: Average $75.29 per hour