CA · Santa Rosa · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Nurse Informaticists in the Santa Rosa area earn a median of $82.88 per hour, about $172,390 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $62.96 and $101.31. That ranks 5th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 6th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Santa Rosa. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Santa Rosa.

Nurse Informaticist pay in Santa Rosa, CA

The metro median is 23% above the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,770 registered nurses employed in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area, 18.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$50.55$105,14012% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$62.96$130,96040% above U.S. median
Median$82.88$172,39084% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$101.31$210,720125% above U.S. median
Top 10%$105.39$219,210134% above U.S. median

How Santa Rosa ranks

  • 5th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 6th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Santa Rosa

  • Overall prices in Santa Rosa-Petaluma run 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 40% above the U.S. average (index 139.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $82.88 median hour buys what $76.89 buys at the national price level, 71% 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$2,984
  • Per year: $149,184
  • Per month: $12,432

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Santa Rosa-Petaluma 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
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  • Req 102035881680
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Hospitals in Santa Rosa

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Santa Rosa.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
Santa Rosa, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Santa Rosa, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare-Santa Rosa, Llc
Santa Rosa, CA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Petaluma, CA15 mi$82.88/hr59,393
Napa, CA24 mi$67.47/hr76,921
Novato, CA26 mi$90.40/hr52,311
Vallejo, CA34 mi$92.53/hr123,475
San Rafael, CA34 mi$90.40/hr59,961
Fairfield, CA39 mi$92.53/hr122,646

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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

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Santa Rosa city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Santa Rosa, CA?

Nurse Informaticists in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area have a median pay of $82.88 per hour, about $172,390 a year. The middle half earn between $62.96 and $101.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Santa Rosa a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Santa Rosa-Petaluma ranks 6th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 5th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Santa Rosa?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Santa Rosa, led by Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Santa Rosa 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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