Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$78.63/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in California is $78.63 per hour. This is 44% higher than the US average of $44.23.
Last updated on February 24, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$78.63/hour
California
44% higher than the US average.
$44.23/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
What cities in California pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Palo Alto, California | $100 | $108 |
Los Angeles, California | $79 | $91 |
Glendale, California | $71 | $75 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in California?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Kaiser Permanente | $70 | $93 |
Stability Direct | $64 | $70 |
Adventist Health | $63 | $70 |
Keck Medicine of USC | $60 | $60 |
Core Medical-Perm | $58 | $66 |
Community Medical Centers | $55 | $60 |
Last updated on February 24, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ED - Emergency Department
- Adventist Health
- Los Angeles, CA
$126K-189K/year
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- Core Medical-Perm
- Ridgecrest, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$50-81/hour
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- Adventist Health
- Hanford, CA
$48-66/hour
Posted 3 days ago
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- Adventist Health
- San Luis Obispo, CA
$48-79/hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room
- Stanford Health Care
- Palo Alto, CA
- Nights
$89-103/hour
Posted 3 days ago
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