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Registered nurse III salary in California

How much does a Registered Nurse III make in California?

Average base salary

$75.29
20%
above national average
Average $75.29
Low $58.80
High $96.41

The average salary for a registered nurse iii is $75.29 per hour in California. 410 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 1, 2026).

Registered Nurse III job openings in California

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Registered Nurse III Homeless ...
LifeLong Medical Care3.3out of 5 stars.
Oakland, CA
$56.00 - $64.92 an hour
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse III in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
All's Well
 
$260,000per year
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Regional Medical Center of San...
 
$217,734per year
Legacy Personnel Inc
 
$188,240per year
Sutter Health
 
$180,960per year
County of Monterey, CA
 
$169,155per year
Slate Healthcare, LLC
 
$165,940per year

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Highest paying cities for Registered Nurse IIIs near California

  1. Salinas, CA
    $82.52 per hour
  2. Lawndale, CA
    $72.51 per hour
  3. San Fernando, CA
    $72.16 per hour
  4. Alhambra, CA
    $71.95 per hour
  5. Fresno, CA
    $71.61 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Registered Nurse III

The average salary for a Registered Nurse III is $75.29 per hour in California. This figure is based on 410 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 1, 2026.

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Registered Nurse III salaries in California typically range between a low of $58.80 and a high of $96.41 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Registered Nurse III in California include Salinas, CA at $82.52 per hour, Lawndale, CA at $72.51 per hour, and San Fernando, CA at $72.16 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Registered Nurse III in California include All's Well ($260,000 per year) and Regional Medical Center of San Jose ($217,734 per year).

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

  • Registered Nurse: Average $56.06 per hour
  • Registered Nurse II: Average $72.47 per hour

How much do similar professions as Registered Nurse III get paid in California?

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