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Clinical Informaticist
CommonSpirit Health · Los Angeles, CA
$54.52–$81.10/ hour
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Nurse Informaticist jobs in Richmond, CA
The median nurse informaticist pay in the Richmond area is $90.40 per hour ($188,020 a year), with the typical range running from $72.39 to $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 42 hospitals in the Richmond metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Richmond.
- $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 Richmond, 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 Richmond 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 Richmond
- 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 Richmond as they open.
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Clinical Nurse Specialist, CPEI Nursing Informatics
Stanford Children's Health · Menlo Park, CA
$90.19–$112.73/ hour
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Hospitals in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area
CMS lists 42 hospitals in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Oakland, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Novato Community Hospital Novato, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sequoia Hospital Redwood City, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Pleasanton, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Alameda Hospital Alameda, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp Berkeley, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Martinez, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus Concord, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Rafael, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, CA | 7 mi | $90.40/hr | 121,749 |
| San Rafael, CA | 8 mi | $90.40/hr | 59,961 |
| Vallejo, CA | 12 mi | $92.53/hr | 123,475 |
| Napa, CA | 24 mi | $67.47/hr | 76,921 |
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 Richmond, 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 Richmond 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 Richmond?
CMS lists 42 hospitals in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area, led by Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Richmond 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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