Registered Nurse Jobs in California
Across 396 live Registered Nurse listings in California, median advertised pay is $140K (75th percentile $178K), based on the 312 that state a salary; California ranks 3rd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Sutter Health (30), Cedars-Sinai (13), Kaiser Permanente (13).
396+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 11, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 312 roles pay ~$140k median with 3.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Registered Nurse Pay in California: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse listings in California today, then California against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 396
- Live median
- $140k
- 75th $178k · n=312
- 12-mo median
- $119k
- Pay rank
- #3 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.4/10 · #16
- 12-mo postings
- 1,407
Registered Nurse roles in California advertise $26k above the $93k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $123k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs CA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $119k | — | 4.4/10 | 1407 |
| Wyoming#1 | $123k | +$4k | 3.6/10 | 27 |
| Hawaii#2 | $120k | +$1k | 4.9/10 | 40 |
| Washington#4 | $116k | −$3k | 4.6/10 | 325 |
| Montana#5 | $114k | −$5k | 4.1/10 | 61 |
| Oregonborders | $110k | −$9k | 4.4/10 | 183 |
| Nevadaborders | $98k | −$21k | 4.1/10 | 188 |
| Arizonaborders | $95k | −$25k | 4.2/10 | 472 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 11, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Sutter Health (30), Cedars-Sinai (13), Kaiser Permanente (13)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment (of 396 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in California.
How much do registered nurses earn in California?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 20% with no on-call and 60% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in California right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include Confidential Employer, Salinas Valley Health, Sutter Health, Stanford Health Care, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in California are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 396 registered nurses positions in California listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in California
Sutter Health30 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Cedars-Sinai13 open roles here · WLB 69/100
Kaiser Permanente13 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Providence12 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Bristol Hospice11 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Bridge Home Health10 open roles here · WLB 65/100DaVita Kidney Care9 open roles here · WLB 82/100
21st Century Home Health Services8 open roles here · WLB 35/100