PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Labor and Delivery RN
CommonSpirit Health · Folsom, CA
$72.64–$88.21/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in Folsom, CA
Registered Nurses in the Folsom area earn a median of $81.35 per hour, about $169,210 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $63.62 and $96.94. That ranks 7th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 7th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Folsom. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Folsom.
- $81.35median pay per hour, Sacramento
- $64–$97typical range per hour
- 23,400registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 21% above the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 23,400 registered nurses employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 21.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.05 | $104,100 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $63.62 | $132,330 | 41% above U.S. median |
| Median | $81.35 | $169,210 | 81% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $96.94 | $201,640 | 115% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $101.55 | $211,220 | 126% above U.S. median |
How Folsom ranks
- 7th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 7th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Folsom
- Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $81.35 median hour buys what $76.26 buys at the national price level, 69% 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 Folsom paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,929
- Per year: $146,430
- Per month: $12,202
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Folsom
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $150 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,652 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,476 |
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 Folsom
CMS lists 1 hospital in Folsom, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Of Folsom Folsom, 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.
Primary care shortage areas in Sacramento County
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Sacramento County (7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cordova, CA | 8 mi | $81.35/hr | 84,113 |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 8 mi | $81.35/hr | 86,909 |
| Lodi, CA | 39 mi | $63.39/hr | 68,642 |
| Yuba City, CA | 42 mi | $69.34/hr | 69,148 |
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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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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Folsom, CA?
Registered Nurses in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $81.35 per hour, about $169,210 a year. The middle half earn between $63.62 and $96.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Folsom a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 7th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 7th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Folsom?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Folsom. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Folsom.
Do I need a California license to work in Folsom 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 Folsom in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Sacramento 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 Folsom?
The federal per diem benchmark in Folsom is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Folsom?
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Your RN pay reportFolsom, 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
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Low$50Median$66.48High$79
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3Open now: 536 RN roles
- RN Float PoolPer diem$103.83–$112.14/ hour
- RN Physical RehabilitationPer diem$103.83–$112.14/ hour
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