Average Hospice Nurse Salary in California
Hospice nurses in California earn an average of $112,955 per year (or $54.31 per hour).
California hospice nurses earn 41% higher than the national average salary for hospice nurses, at $79,672 (or $38.30 per hour).
Hospice nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $150,868 | $72 |
| 75th Percentile | $142,041 | $68 |
| Median | $114,176 | $54 |
| 25th Percentile | $90,145 | $43 |
80% of California hospice nurses earn between $71,116 and $150,868.
Cost-of-living adjusted hospice nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California hospice nurses earn about $102,314 per year. Cost-of-living in California is 10% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
Hospice nurses salaries in other states
| Oregon | $96,088 per year |
| Massachusetts | $92,335 per year |
| Washington | $93,883 per year |
| New York | $93,320 per year |
| Nevada | $80,635 per year |
| New Jersey | $87,651 per year |
| Connecticut | $91,133 per year |
| Rhode Island | $76,647 per year |
| Minnesota | $73,880 per year |
| Maryland | $84,813 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in California?
| Transport Nurse | $150,607 per year |
| Transplant Nurse | $144,331 per year |
| Fertility Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Reproductive Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $139,102 per year |
| Womens Health Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| ENT Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Cath Lab Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $130,735 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $130,735 per year |
At a $112,955 average annual salary, hospice nurses in California tend to earn less than transport nurses ($150,607), transplant nurses ($144,331), fertility nurses ($142,700), reproductive nurses ($142,700), endoscopy nurses ($139,102), womens health nurses ($135,964), ENT nurses ($135,964), cath lab nurses ($135,964), primary care nurses ($130,735), and nurse educators ($130,735).
More about hospice nurses
A hospice nurse provides end-of-life care to patients and emotional support to them and their families.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
