Average PCU Nurse Salary in California
PCU nurses in California earn an average of $118,707 per year (or $57.08 per hour).
California PCU nurses earn 50% higher than the national average salary for PCU nurses, at $78,713 (or $37.84 per hour).
PCU nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $158,551 | $76 |
| 75th Percentile | $149,275 | $71 |
| Median | $119,990 | $57 |
| 25th Percentile | $94,736 | $45 |
80% of California PCU nurses earn between $74,738 and $158,551.
Cost-of-living adjusted PCU nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California PCU nurses earn about $107,525 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.
PCU nurses salaries in other states
| Oregon | $88,197 per year |
| Alaska | $98,156 per year |
| Massachusetts | $79,451 per year |
| Washington | $92,905 per year |
| New York | $97,052 per year |
| Nevada | $82,649 per year |
| New Jersey | $95,805 per year |
| Connecticut | $96,862 per year |
| Minnesota | $79,337 per year |
| Maryland | $73,504 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 $118,707 average annual salary, PCU 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 PCU nurses
A PCU nurse treats patients with chronic health conditions or recovering from surgery. They work in Progressive Care Units, which are also called step-down units.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
