Average Pediatric Nurse Salary in California
Pediatric nurses in California earn an average of $121,322 per year (or $58.33 per hour).
California pediatric nurses earn 54% higher than the national average salary for pediatric nurses, at $78,713 (or $37.84 per hour).
Pediatric nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $162,043 | $77 |
| 75th Percentile | $152,563 | $73 |
| Median | $122,633 | $58 |
| 25th Percentile | $96,823 | $46 |
80% of California pediatric nurses earn between $76,384 and $162,043.
Cost-of-living adjusted pediatric nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California pediatric nurses earn about $109,893 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.
Pediatric nurses salaries in other states
| Hawaii | $92,134 per year |
| Oregon | $96,259 per year |
| Massachusetts | $94,482 per year |
| Washington | $97,794 per year |
| New York | $89,587 per year |
| Nevada | $92,941 per year |
| New Jersey | $87,651 per year |
| Connecticut | $85,405 per year |
| Minnesota | $79,937 per year |
| Maryland | $78,621 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 $121,322 average annual salary, pediatric 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 pediatric nurses
A pediatric nurse cares for and treats children. On any given day, pediatric RNs may assess adolescent patients and provide evidence-based interventions, administer medication or educate parents and caregivers on wellness practices.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
