Average Wound Nurse Salary in California
Wound nurses in California earn an average of $112,955 per year (or $54.31 per hour).
California wound nurses earn 43% higher than the national average salary for wound nurses, at $78,713 (or $37.84 per hour).
Wound nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $150,868 | $72 |
| 75th Percentile | $142,041 | $68 |
| Median | $114,176 | $54 |
| 25th Percentile | $90,145 | $43 |
80% of California wound nurses earn between $71,116 and $150,868.
Cost-of-living adjusted wound nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California wound nurses earn about $102,314 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.
Wound nurses salaries in other states
| Oregon | $91,375 per year |
| Massachusetts | $100,924 per year |
| Washington | $93,883 per year |
| New York | $87,720 per year |
| Nevada | $81,772 per year |
| New Jersey | $87,284 per year |
| Connecticut | $95,820 per year |
| Minnesota | $90,947 per year |
| Maryland | $78,216 per year |
| Arizona | $78,685 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 $112,955 average annual salary, wound 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 wound nurses
Wound care nurses typically work in hospital settings. They examine and help treat skin breakdowns, pressure ulcers, ostomies, and other wounds on the skin.
Free nursing salary estimate
Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
