Registered Nurse Salary in California
Based on 327K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$140,330
$67.466/hr
vs National Average
$90,458
+55.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$100K – $209K
327K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $100,120 |
| 25th percentile | $119,710 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $140,330 |
| 75th percentile | $172,200 |
| 90th percentile | $208,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,660 |
| 2023 | $133,990 |
| 2024 | $140,330 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,660 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $133,990 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $140,330 | $90,458 |