Average Oncology Nurse Salary in California
Oncology nurses in California earn an average of $125,506 per year (or $60.34 per hour).
California oncology nurses earn 48% higher than the national average salary for oncology nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).
Oncology nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $167,631 | $80 |
| 75th Percentile | $157,823 | $75 |
| Median | $126,862 | $60 |
| 25th Percentile | $100,161 | $48 |
80% of California oncology nurses earn between $79,018 and $167,631.
Cost-of-living adjusted oncology nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California oncology nurses earn about $113,683 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.
Oncology nurses salaries in other states
| Oregon | $96,733 per year |
| Massachusetts | $102,835 per year |
| Washington | $94,450 per year |
| New York | $93,320 per year |
| Nevada | $96,092 per year |
| New Jersey | $92,747 per year |
| Connecticut | $95,820 per year |
| Minnesota | $93,966 per year |
| Maryland | $84,813 per year |
| Arizona | $82,309 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 $125,506 average annual salary, oncology 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 oncology nurses
An oncology nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to patients who are dealing with cancer. They work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, and provide care to patients of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to patients and their families, administering chemotherapy and other medications, monitoring patients' response to treatment, and providing symptom management. They may also be involved in coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team, and providing emotional support to patients and their loved ones.
Free nursing salary estimate
Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
