Average PCU Nurse Salary in Sacramento
PCU nurses in Sacramento earn an average of $129,707 per year (or $62.36 per hour).
Sacramento PCU nurses earn 64% higher than the national average salary for PCU nurses, at $78,713 (or $37.84 per hour).
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PCU nurse salary range in Sacramento, CA
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $160,226 | $77 |
| 75th Percentile | $154,971 | $74 |
| Median | $126,136 | $60 |
| 25th Percentile | $98,556 | $47 |
80% of Sacramento PCU nurses earn between $78,012 and $160,226.
Cost-of-living adjusted PCU nurse salary in Sacramento
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Sacramento PCU nurses earn about $122,250 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 $129,707 average annual salary, PCU 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 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
