CA · San Marcos · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in San Marcos, CA

Nurse Informaticists in the San Marcos area earn a median of $63.99 per hour, about $133,090 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $58.52 and $78.58. That ranks 16th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 25th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in San Marcos. The free report below lists employers near San Marcos and what they pay.

Nurse Informaticist pay in San Marcos, CA

The metro median is 5% below the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 27,660 registered nurses employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 18.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.60$103,17010% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$58.52$121,72030% above U.S. median
Median$63.99$133,09042% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$78.58$163,45075% above U.S. median
Top 10%$84.05$174,82087% above U.S. median

How San Marcos ranks

  • 16th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 25th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th 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 San Marcos

  • Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $63.99 median hour buys what $57.19 buys at the national price level, 27% 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$2,304
  • Per year: $115,182
  • Per month: $9,598

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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PermanentPosted today

Clinical Informaticist

CommonSpirit Health · Los Angeles, CA

$54.52–$81.10/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 102035881680
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in San Marcos

CMS lists 1 hospital in San Marcos.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Escondido, CA6 mi$63.99/hr148,847
Vista, CA6 mi$63.99/hr99,322
Temecula, CA25 mi$62.58/hr112,431
Murrieta, CA30 mi$62.58/hr112,539

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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.

California state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in San Marcos

San Marcos city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in San Marcos, CA?

Nurse Informaticists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $63.99 per hour, about $133,090 a year. The middle half earn between $58.52 and $78.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is San Marcos a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 25th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 16th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in San Marcos?

CMS lists 1 hospital in San Marcos, led by Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in San Marcos 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

  1. Clinical InformaticistPermanent
    $54.52–$81.10/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Los Angeles, CA · posted today
  2. Clinical Nurse Specialist, CPEI Nursing InformaticsPermanent
    $90.19–$112.73/ hour
    Stanford Children's Health · Menlo Park, CA · posted 24 days ago

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