CA · Clovis · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Clovis, CA

Registered Nurses in the Clovis area earn a median of $60.88 per hour, about $126,630 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $49.42 and $67.96. That ranks 26th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 17th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 12 open roles with published pay are listed for Clovis and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Clovis.

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PermanentPosted yesterday

RN - Vascular Access Spec

Valley Children's Healthcare · Madera, CA

$54.56–$77.84/ hour
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4 more open roles from employers in Clovis. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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Crisis Response RN

Community Medical Centers · Clovis, CA

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PermanentPosted 3 days ago

RN, Labor and Delivery

Community Medical Centers · Clovis, CA

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Registered Nurse pay in Clovis, CA

The metro median is 10% below the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 10,440 registered nurses employed in the Fresno metro area, 22.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$41.88$87,1107% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$49.42$102,79010% above U.S. median
Median$60.88$126,63035% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$67.96$141,36051% above U.S. median
Top 10%$94.37$196,290110% above U.S. median

How Clovis ranks

  • 26th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 17th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 21st of 23 California metro areas

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 Clovis

  • Overall prices in Fresno run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $60.88 median hour buys what $59.59 buys at the national price level, 32% 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.

Estimate your Clovis paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,192
  • Per year: $109,584
  • Per month: $9,132

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fresno metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Clovis

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$129
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Clovis

CMS lists 1 hospital in Clovis, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Fresno County

HRSA lists 36 active primary care shortage designations that include Fresno County (3 geographic, 3 population-group, 30 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Fresno, CA7 mi$60.88/hr550,105
Madera, CA24 mi$60.88/hr69,094
Hanford, CA35 mi$62.86/hr60,594
Visalia, CA40 mi$57.77/hr146,271
Tulare, CA47 mi$57.77/hr72,601
Merced, CA55 mi$61.00/hr96,073

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License and tax basics in California

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.

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Clovis

Clovis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Clovis, CA?

Registered Nurses in the Fresno metro area have a median pay of $60.88 per hour, about $126,630 a year. The middle half earn between $49.42 and $67.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Clovis a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Fresno ranks 17th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 26th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Clovis?

We list 12 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Fresno area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Clovis.

Do I need a California license to work in Clovis as a registered nurse?

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.

Is Clovis in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 36 active primary care shortage designations that include Fresno County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Clovis?

The federal per diem benchmark in Clovis is $129 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Clovis?

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Your RN pay reportClovis, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 16 postings$106.18/ hr$59–$119
  • Stanford Children's HealthPalo Alto, CA · 8 postings$103.75/ hr$90–$113
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 7 postings$85.12/ hr$73–$111

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$50Median$66.48High$79

536 RN postings with published pay in California, 518 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 536 RN roles

  1. RN Float PoolPer diem
    $103.83–$112.14/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA · posted today
  2. RN Physical RehabilitationPer diem
    $103.83–$112.14/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA · posted today

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