CA · Porterville · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Porterville, CA

Pay for telehealth / triage nurses in the Porterville area centers on $57.77 per hour, or about $120,160 a year. The lower quarter earns under $47.42 and the upper quarter over $60.21. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Porterville. That ranks 28th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 24th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Porterville.

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Roles in other cities of the Visalia area.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Registered Nurse-Labor Triage

Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA

$48.30–$72.45/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R25_0000002096
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Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Porterville, CA

The metro median is 14% below the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,740 registered nurses employed in the Visalia metro area, 16.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$45.79$95,2402% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$47.42$98,6305% above U.S. median
Median$57.77$120,16028% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.21$125,24034% above U.S. median
Top 10%$73.18$152,21063% above U.S. median

How Porterville ranks

  • 28th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 24th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 23rd of 23 California metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

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 Porterville

  • Overall prices in Visalia run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $57.77 median hour buys what $57.87 buys at the national price level, 29% 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 Porterville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,080
  • Per year: $103,986
  • Per month: $8,666

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

Hospitals in Porterville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Porterville.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Porterville Developmental Center
Porterville, CA
Acute careGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Tulare, CA20 mi$57.77/hr72,601
Delano, CA24 mi$61.30/hr53,198
Visalia, CA25 mi$57.77/hr146,271
Hanford, CA39 mi$62.86/hr60,594
Bakersfield, CA49 mi$61.30/hr417,468
Clovis, CA64 mi$60.88/hr127,993

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in California

Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.

  • Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
  • Several years of clinical experience
  • Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation

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

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Common questions

How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Porterville, CA?

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Visalia metro area have a median pay of $57.77 per hour, about $120,160 a year. The middle half earn between $47.42 and $60.21 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Porterville a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?

Visalia ranks 24th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 28th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring telehealth / triage nurses in Porterville?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Visalia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Porterville.

Do I need a California license to work in Porterville as a telehealth / triage 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.

Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Porterville?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
  • CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61

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2What they are offering now

Low$23Median$60.38High$83

3 Telehealth RN postings with published pay in California, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Telehealth RN roles

  1. Per Diem Registered Nurse-Labor TriagePer diem
    $55.55–$83.33/ hour
    Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA · posted 7 days ago
  2. Registered Nurse-Labor TriagePermanent
    $48.30–$72.45/ hour
    Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA · posted 7 days ago

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