Average Med Surg Nurse Salary in Sacramento
Med surg nurses in Sacramento earn an average of $127,353 per year (or $61.23 per hour).
Sacramento med surg nurses earn 59% higher than the national average salary for med surg nurses, at $79,974 (or $38.45 per hour).
Med surg nurse salary range in Sacramento, CA
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $157,318 | $75 |
| 75th Percentile | $152,158 | $73 |
| Median | $123,847 | $59 |
| 25th Percentile | $96,767 | $46 |
80% of Sacramento med surg nurses earn between $76,596 and $157,318.
Cost-of-living adjusted med surg nurse salary in Sacramento
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Sacramento med surg nurses earn about $120,031 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 $127,353 average annual salary, med surg 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 med surg nurses
A medical-surgical nurse cares for patients with a wide range of conditions and illnesses. Patients could be acutely ill, suffering from complications or preparing or recovering from surgery.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
