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Clinical Informaticist
CommonSpirit Health · Los Angeles, CA
$54.52–$81.10/ hour
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Nurse Informaticist jobs in Watsonville, CA
Pay for nurse informaticists in the Watsonville area centers on $86.01 per hour, or about $178,900 a year. The lower quarter earns under $58.61 and the upper quarter over $97.73. That ranks 4th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 3rd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Watsonville. The free report below lists employers near Watsonville and what they pay.
- $86.01median pay per hour, Santa Cruz
- $59–$98typical range per hour
- 1,610nurse informaticists employed in the metro area
- 110cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Informaticist pay in Watsonville, CA
The metro median is 27% above the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,610 registered nurses employed in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area, 16.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.90 | $97,550 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $58.61 | $121,910 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Median | $86.01 | $178,900 | 91% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $97.73 | $203,280 | 117% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $97.79 | $203,400 | 117% above U.S. median |
How Watsonville ranks
- 4th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 3rd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Watsonville
- Overall prices in Santa Cruz-Watsonville run 10% above the U.S. average (index 109.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 64% above the U.S. average (index 164.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $86.01 median hour buys what $78.26 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$3,096
- Per year: $154,818
- Per month: $12,902
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Hospitals in Watsonville
CMS lists 1 hospital in Watsonville.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville Community Hospital Watsonville, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy, CA | 12 mi | $100.45/hr | 60,390 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 15 mi | $86.01/hr | 62,581 |
| Salinas, CA | 18 mi | $64.94/hr | 160,783 |
| San Jose, CA | 26 mi | $100.45/hr | 997,368 |
| Cupertino, CA | 31 mi | $100.45/hr | 58,710 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 32 mi | $100.45/hr | 133,132 |
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
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Common questions
How much do nurse informaticists make in Watsonville, CA?
Nurse Informaticists in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area have a median pay of $86.01 per hour, about $178,900 a year. The middle half earn between $58.61 and $97.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Watsonville a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?
Santa Cruz-Watsonville ranks 3rd of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 4th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.
Where do nurse informaticists work in Watsonville?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Watsonville, led by Watsonville Community Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Watsonville 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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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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