CA · Hanford · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Hanford, CA

The median registered nurse pay in the Hanford area is $62.86 per hour ($130,740 a year), with the typical range running from $54.30 to $78.54. That ranks 18th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 11th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Hanford. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hanford.

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Registered Nurse pay in Hanford, CA

The metro median is 7% below the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 810 registered nurses employed in the Hanford-Corcoran metro area, 17.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$50.12$104,25011% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$54.30$112,94021% above U.S. median
Median$62.86$130,74040% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$78.54$163,36075% above U.S. median
Top 10%$93.35$194,170107% above U.S. median

How Hanford ranks

  • 18th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 11th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 16th 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.

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What your pay buys in Hanford

  • Overall prices in Hanford-Corcoran run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $62.86 median hour buys what $61.86 buys at the national price level, 37% 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 Hanford paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,263
  • Per year: $113,148
  • Per month: $9,429

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

Travel assignment per diem in Hanford

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Registered Nurse roles in California

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Per diemPosted today

RN Float Pool

CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA

$103.83–$112.14/ hour
  • PRN
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Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Hanford

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventist Health Hanford
Hanford, CA		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Kings County

HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include Kings County (2 geographic, 1 population-group, 11 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Visalia, CA18 mi$57.77/hr146,271
Tulare, CA20 mi$57.77/hr72,601
Fresno, CA32 mi$60.88/hr550,105
Clovis, CA35 mi$60.88/hr127,993
Porterville, CA39 mi$57.77/hr63,517
Delano, CA44 mi$61.30/hr53,198

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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.

California state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Hanford

Hanford city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Hanford, CA?

Registered Nurses in the Hanford-Corcoran metro area have a median pay of $62.86 per hour, about $130,740 a year. The middle half earn between $54.30 and $78.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Hanford-Corcoran ranks 11th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do registered nurses work in Hanford?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Hanford, led by Adventist Health Hanford. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Hanford 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 Hanford in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include Kings 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 Hanford?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hanford is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your RN pay reportHanford, 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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