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Registered Nurse, Home Health
AccentCare · Petaluma, CA
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Registered Nurse jobs in Santa Rosa, CA
The median registered nurse pay in the Santa Rosa area is $82.88 per hour ($172,390 a year), with the typical range running from $62.96 to $101.31. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Santa Rosa and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Santa Rosa. The free report below lists employers near Santa Rosa and what they pay.
- $82.88median pay per hour, Santa Rosa
- $63–$101typical range per hour
- 3,770registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente · Santa Rosa, CA
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Dialysis Registered Nurse
US Renal Care · Santa Rosa, CA
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RN Clinical Effectiveness Consultant, Home Health & Hospice
Sutter Health · Santa Rosa, CA
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Staff Nurse II, Intensive Care Unit
Sutter Health · Santa Rosa, CA
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Staff Nurse II, Horizon View
Sutter Health · Santa Rosa, CA
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Dialysis Registered Home Therapy RN
US Renal Care · Santa Rosa, CA
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Staff Nurse II Float
Kaiser Permanente · Santa Rosa, CA
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Staff Nurse II, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Sutter Health · Santa Rosa, CA
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The metro median is 23% above the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,770 registered nurses employed in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area, 18.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.55 | $105,140 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.96 | $130,960 | 40% above U.S. median |
| Median | $82.88 | $172,390 | 84% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $101.31 | $210,720 | 125% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $105.39 | $219,210 | 134% above U.S. median |
How Santa Rosa ranks
- 5th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 6th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Santa Rosa
- Overall prices in Santa Rosa-Petaluma run 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 40% above the U.S. average (index 139.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $82.88 median hour buys what $76.89 buys at the national price level, 71% 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 Santa Rosa paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,984
- Per year: $149,184
- Per month: $12,432
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Santa Rosa
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $157 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,701 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,113 |
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 Santa Rosa
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Santa Rosa, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital Santa Rosa, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Santa Rosa, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Aurora Behavioral Healthcare-Santa Rosa, Llc Santa Rosa, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Sonoma County
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Sonoma County (7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petaluma, CA | 15 mi | $82.88/hr | 59,393 |
| Napa, CA | 24 mi | $67.47/hr | 76,921 |
| Novato, CA | 26 mi | $90.40/hr | 52,311 |
| Vallejo, CA | 34 mi | $92.53/hr | 123,475 |
| San Rafael, CA | 34 mi | $90.40/hr | 59,961 |
| Fairfield, CA | 39 mi | $92.53/hr | 122,646 |
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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 Santa Rosa, CA?
Registered Nurses in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area have a median pay of $82.88 per hour, about $172,390 a year. The middle half earn between $62.96 and $101.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Santa Rosa a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma ranks 6th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 5th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Santa Rosa?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Santa Rosa.
Do I need a California license to work in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Sonoma 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 Santa Rosa?
The federal per diem benchmark in Santa Rosa is $157 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,701 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportSanta Rosa, 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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