Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary in California
Orthopedics nurses in California earn an average of $122,368 per year (or $58.84 per hour).
California orthopedics nurses earn 47% higher than the national average salary for orthopedics nurses, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Orthopedics nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $163,440 | $78 |
| 75th Percentile | $153,878 | $73 |
| Median | $123,690 | $59 |
| 25th Percentile | $97,657 | $46 |
80% of California orthopedics nurses earn between $77,042 and $163,440.
Cost-of-living adjusted orthopedics nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California orthopedics nurses earn about $110,840 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.
Orthopedics nurses salaries in other states
| Oregon | $106,122 per year |
| Massachusetts | $105,219 per year |
| Washington | $95,350 per year |
| New York | $97,052 per year |
| Nevada | $90,747 per year |
| New Jersey | $88,823 per year |
| Connecticut | $96,862 per year |
| Minnesota | $93,850 per year |
| Maryland | $81,364 per year |
| Arizona | $78,802 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 $122,368 average annual salary, orthopedics 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 orthopedics nurses
Orthopedic nurses treat patients who have musculoskeletal issues such as osteoporosis or joint replacement.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
