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Clinical Informaticist
CommonSpirit Health · Los Angeles, CA
$54.52–$81.10/ hour
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Nurse Informaticist jobs in Hayward, CA
Pay for nurse informaticists in the Hayward area centers on $90.40 per hour, or about $188,020 a year. The lower quarter earns under $72.39 and the upper quarter over $102.01. That ranks 3rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 5th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Hayward. The free report below lists employers near Hayward and what they pay.
- $90.40median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $72–$102typical range per hour
- 40,750nurse informaticists employed in the metro area
- 116cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Informaticist pay in Hayward, CA
The metro median is 34% above the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 40,750 registered nurses employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 16.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $57.79 | $120,200 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $72.39 | $150,570 | 61% above U.S. median |
| Median | $90.40 | $188,020 | 101% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $102.01 | $212,180 | 127% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $106.68 | $221,890 | 137% above U.S. median |
How Hayward ranks
- 3rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 5th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 23 California metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Hayward
- Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $90.40 median hour buys what $78.19 buys at the national price level, 74% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$3,254
- Per year: $162,720
- Per month: $13,560
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Hayward as they open.
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Clinical Nurse Specialist, CPEI Nursing Informatics
Stanford Children's Health · Menlo Park, CA
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Hospitals in Hayward
CMS lists 1 hospital in Hayward.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rose Hospital Hayward, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City, CA | 5 mi | $90.40/hr | 66,196 |
| San Leandro, CA | 6 mi | $90.40/hr | 86,571 |
| Mountain View, CA | 16 mi | $100.45/hr | 87,316 |
Nurse Informaticist jobs in California · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in California
Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.
- Active RN license
- Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
- EHR build or analyst experience
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do nurse informaticists make in Hayward, CA?
Nurse Informaticists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $90.40 per hour, about $188,020 a year. The middle half earn between $72.39 and $102.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Hayward a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 5th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 3rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.
Where do nurse informaticists work in Hayward?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Hayward, led by St Rose Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Hayward as a nurse informaticist?
California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
- CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78
- CommonSpirit HealthPHOENIX, AZ · 1 posting$53.61/ hr$43–$64
- LifePoint HealthKennewick, WA · 1 posting$53.34/ hr$42–$65
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2What they are offering now
Low$37Median$53.34High$80
11 Informaticist postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Informaticist roles
- Clinical InformaticistPermanent$54.52–$81.10/ hour
- Clinical Nurse Specialist, CPEI Nursing InformaticsPermanent$90.19–$112.73/ hour
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