Average Geriatric Nurse Salary in Sacramento
Geriatric nurses in Sacramento earn an average of $119,399 per year (or $57.40 per hour).
Sacramento geriatric nurses earn 59% higher than the national average salary for geriatric nurses, at $74,676 (or $35.90 per hour).
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Geriatric nurse salary range in Sacramento, CA
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $147,493 | $70 |
| 75th Percentile | $142,655 | $68 |
| Median | $116,112 | $55 |
| 25th Percentile | $90,723 | $43 |
80% of Sacramento geriatric nurses earn between $71,812 and $147,493.
Cost-of-living adjusted geriatric nurse salary in Sacramento
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Sacramento geriatric nurses earn about $112,534 per year. Cost-of-living in Sacramento is 6% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do other nurses get paid in Sacramento, CA?
| Transport Nurse | $164,562 per year |
| Transplant Nurse | $157,705 per year |
| Fertility Nurse | $155,923 per year |
| Reproductive Nurse | $155,923 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $151,991 per year |
| Womens Health Nurse | $148,563 per year |
| ENT Nurse | $148,563 per year |
| Cath Lab Nurse | $148,563 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $142,849 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $142,849 per year |
At a $119,399 average annual salary, geriatric nurses in Sacramento tend to earn less than transport nurses ($164,562), transplant nurses ($157,705), fertility nurses ($155,923), reproductive nurses ($155,923), endoscopy nurses ($151,991), womens health nurses ($148,563), ENT nurses ($148,563), cath lab nurses ($148,563), primary care nurses ($142,849), and nurse educators ($142,849).
More about geriatric nurses
Geriatric nurses do more than deliver healthcare services to older patients. They assist with administering medications, educating patients and caregivers, and guiding daily activities.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
