PermanentPosted 3 days ago
ICU - Registered Nurse - FT Days
ScionHealth · San Leandro, CA
$64.55–$84.59/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in San Francisco, CA
Pay for registered nurses in the San Francisco area centers on $90.40 per hour, or about $188,020 a year. The lower quarter earns under $72.39 and the upper quarter over $102.01. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in San Francisco. That ranks 3rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 5th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near San Francisco.
- $90.40median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $72–$102typical range per hour
- 40,750registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Nurse roles near San Francisco
Roles in other cities of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area.
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
RN Substance Use Disorder
Acadia Healthcare · San Rafael, CA
$52.00–$58.00/ hour
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Per diemPosted 13 days ago
PRN RN Substance Use Disorder
Acadia Healthcare · San Rafael, CA
$52.00–$58.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Nurse (RN), Pediatrics, (San Rafael/Novato), Full-Time, Days
MarinHealth · San Rafael, CA
$58.68–$73.84/ hour
More open Registered Nurse roles in San Francisco
22 more open roles from employers in San Francisco. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Staff Nurse II, Skilled Nursing Facility
Sutter Health · San Francisco, CA
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Dialysis Registered Nurse - PRN (Kaiser San Francisco)
US Renal Care · San Francisco, CA
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Staff Nurse II SH - Lactation
Kaiser Permanente · San Francisco, CA
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Staff Nurse II, Neonatal ICU
Sutter Health · San Francisco, CA
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Staff Nurse II, Emergency Department
Sutter Health · San Francisco, CA
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Staff Nurse II, Intensive Care Unit
Sutter Health · San Francisco, CA
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Staff Nurse II - NICU
Kaiser Permanente · San Francisco, CA
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Research Nurse III, RN, Clinical Trials
Kaiser Permanente · San Francisco, CA
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Team RN, Hospice, Nights, Per Diem
Sutter Health · San Francisco, CA
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Staff Nurse II, Surgery
Sutter Health · San Francisco, CA
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Staff Nurse II, Gastrointestinal
Sutter Health · San Francisco, CA
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Staff Nurse II - Emergency Department
Sutter Health · San Francisco, CA
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Named employers near San Francisco, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near San Francisco
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia Healthcare | 2 | $55 |
| ScionHealth | 1 | $74.57 |
| MarinHealth | 1 | $66.26 |
Registered Nurse pay in San Francisco, CA
The metro median is 34% above the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 40,750 registered nurses employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 16.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $57.79 | $120,200 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $72.39 | $150,570 | 61% above U.S. median |
| Median | $90.40 | $188,020 | 101% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $102.01 | $212,180 | 127% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $106.68 | $221,890 | 137% above U.S. median |
How San Francisco ranks
- 3rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 5th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 San Francisco
- Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $90.40 median hour buys what $78.19 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.
Estimate your San Francisco paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,254
- Per year: $162,720
- Per month: $13,560
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in San Francisco
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $263 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,485 |
| 13-week assignment | $32,305 |
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 San Francisco
CMS lists 13 hospitals in San Francisco, 5 of the 10 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| San Francisco Va Medical Center San Francisco, CA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ucsf Medical Center San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| California Pacific Medical Ctr-Davies Campus Hosp San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | No |
| Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Chinese Hospital San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 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 San Francisco County
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include San Francisco County (8 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly City, CA | 31 mi | $90.40/hr | 101,418 |
| San Rafael, CA | 34 mi | $90.40/hr | 59,961 |
| Petaluma, CA | 42 mi | $82.88/hr | 59,393 |
Registered Nurse jobs in California · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in San Francisco
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in San Francisco, CA?
Registered Nurses in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $90.40 per hour, about $188,020 a year. The middle half earn between $72.39 and $102.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is San Francisco a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 5th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 3rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in San Francisco?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near San Francisco.
Do I need a California license to work in San Francisco 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 San Francisco in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
The federal per diem benchmark in San Francisco is $263 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,485 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in San Francisco?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in San Francisco and across California. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near San Francisco.
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Your RN pay reportSan Francisco, 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
- RN Float PoolPer diem$103.83–$112.14/ hour
- RN Physical RehabilitationPer diem$103.83–$112.14/ hour
+ 534 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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