Average Pain Management Nurse Salary in California
Pain management nurses in California earn an average of $125,506 per year (or $60.34 per hour).
California pain management nurses earn 55% higher than the national average salary for pain management nurses, at $80,731 (or $38.81 per hour).
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Pain management 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 pain management nurses earn between $79,018 and $167,631.
Cost-of-living adjusted pain management nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California pain management 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.
Pain management nurses salaries in other states
| Oregon | $106,122 per year |
| Massachusetts | $100,924 per year |
| Washington | $95,838 per year |
| New York | $86,787 per year |
| New Jersey | $95,805 per year |
| Connecticut | $85,405 per year |
| Minnesota | $72,564 per year |
| Maryland | $86,698 per year |
| Arizona | $93,257 per year |
| Colorado | $80,347 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, pain management 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 pain management nurses
A pain management nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to patients who are experiencing pain. They work with patients and their families to develop and implement pain management plans that are tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Some of their specific duties might include conducting pain assessments, providing education and support to patients and their families, administering pain medication and other treatments, and monitoring patients' responses to pain management interventions. They may also work closely with other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care and ensure that patients receive the most effective pain management possible.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
