Per diemPosted today
RN Float Pool
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA
$103.83–$112.14/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in California
1,924 open roles with published pay from 51 employers in California, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Not in compactNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- PacificTime zone
- 377hospitals in the CMS directory
- 1,924roles with published pay
- $58.19median pay per hour
- $31–$77typical published range
- 51employers hiring
RN postings in California carry a median of $66.48 per hour (about $138,278 a year), +39% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #2 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 377 hospitals in California across 234 cities, 337 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 116 of the 279 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Pacific time.
What healthcare pays in California
Pay by profession for California, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $50–$79 | $66.48 | $138,278 | +39% | 536 postings |
| Physical Therapist | $48–$72 | $62.50 | $130,000 | +28% | 104 postings |
| Medical Assistant | $24–$36 | $29.61 | $61,589 | +14% | 86 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $19–$29 | $24 | $49,920 | +9% | 86 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $23–$32 | $27.17 | $56,514 | +19% | 83 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $28–$44 | $35.27 | $73,362 | +12% | 73 postings |
| Radiologic Technologist | $40–$69 | $50.59 | $105,227 | +29% | 62 postings |
| Physician Assistant | $72–$107 | $86.92 | $180,794 | +23% | 62 postings |
| Pharmacist | $71–$110 | $92.12 | $191,610 | +26% | 58 postings |
| Nurse Manager & Leadership | $50–$102 | $71.37 | $148,450 | +19% | 57 postings |
| Clinical Social Worker | $43–$71 | $55.64 | $115,731 | +29% | 56 postings |
| Phlebotomist | $22–$29 | $26.73 | $55,598 | +16% | 54 postings |
| Pharmacy Technician | $24–$39 | $32.09 | $66,747 | +22% | 49 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $42–$73 | $55.50 | $115,440 | +41% | 49 postings |
| Dental Hygienist | $47–$70 | $57.50 | $119,600 | +6% | 49 postings |
| Respiratory Therapist | $34–$60 | $46.92 | $97,594 | +13% | 46 postings |
| Nurse Practitioner | $70–$108 | $91.13 | $189,550 | +35% | 45 postings |
| Occupational Therapist | $50–$75 | $62.50 | $130,000 | +29% | 38 postings |
| Patient Access Representative | $23–$34 | $28.20 | $58,656 | +15% | 36 postings |
| Registered Dietitian | $35–$59 | $47.65 | $99,112 | +25% | 31 postings |
| CT Technologist | $40–$70 | $54.20 | $112,736 | +14% | 30 postings |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $30–$75 | $57.41 | $119,413 | +22% | 30 postings |
| Surgical Technologist | $35–$52 | $42.52 | $88,452 | +14% | 28 postings |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $50–$72 | $61.91 | $128,773 | +26% | 25 postings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in California
1,924 roles with published pay (1,572 permanent, 324 per diem, 28 remote). 1,760 were posted in the last 30 days.
PermanentPosted today
Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager - Pharmacy Benefits Manager)
Veterans Health Administration · Palo Alto, CA
$177k–$228k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today
Advanced Practice Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Monterey, CA
$154k–$225k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted today
PET/CT Technologist
Akumin · San Bernardino, CA
$65.59–$100.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Case Manager, RN
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System · Salinas, CA
$73.62–$89.49/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse- Assistant Nurse Manager-V2/Spinal Cord Injury
Veterans Health Administration · Long Beach, CA
$121k–$213k/ year
New this week
Per diemPosted today
RN Physical Rehabilitation
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, CA
$103.83–$112.14/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical RN II, Emergency Department, Part-Time, (36 Hour Week), Evenings
MarinHealth · Greenbrae, CA
$93.17–$119.18/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical RN II, Emergency Department, Part-Time, (36 Hour Week), Days
MarinHealth · Greenbrae, CA
$93.17–$119.18/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical RN II, Progressive Metabolic Unit, Part-Time, (36 Hour Week), Days
MarinHealth · Greenbrae, CA
$93.17–$119.18/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical RN II, Neonatal Intensive Care, Part-Time, (24 Hour Week), Variable Shifts
MarinHealth · Greenbrae, CA
$93.17–$119.18/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical Nurse II, Sedation Program
Stanford Children's Health · Palo Alto, CA
$96.35–$111.14/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Browse California jobs by profession
- Registered Nurse536
- Licensed Practical Nurse73
- Certified Nursing Assistant83
- Nurse Practitioner45
- Radiologic Technologist62
- CT Technologist30
- Respiratory Therapist46
- Surgical Technologist28
- Physical Therapist104
- Occupational Therapist38
- Speech-Language Pathologist25
- Medical Coder4
- CDI Specialist3
- Telehealth / Triage Nurse3
- Patient Access Representative36
- EHR / Epic Analyst8
- Pharmacist58
- Pharmacy Technician49
- Medical Laboratory Scientist49
- Phlebotomist54
- Healthcare IT Support Specialist9
- Clinical Application Specialist4
- MRI Technologist23
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer30
- Echocardiography Technologist10
- Cath Lab Technologist13
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist10
- Physician Assistant62
- Nurse Case Manager16
- Nurse Manager & Leadership57
- Registered Dietitian31
- Clinical Social Worker56
- Medical Assistant86
- Sterile Processing Technician20
- Medical Biller4
- Dental Hygienist49
- Dental Assistant86
- Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator10
Who is hiring in California
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 238 | $62.88 | RN (83), Medical Assistant (19) |
| Sharp HealthCare | 237 | $65.87 | RN (107), LPN / LVN (24) |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 165 | $51.31 | RN (56), CNA (15) |
| Sharp Healthcare | 105 | $68.59 | RN (52), CNA (9) |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | 104 | $60.38 | RN (45), PT (10) |
| PDS Health | 89 | $26.62 | Dental Assistant (54), Hygienist (35) |
| MarinHealth | 64 | $72.05 | RN (16), Medical Assistant (14) |
| Palomar Health | 63 | $66.48 | RN (34), CNA (10) |
| ScionHealth | 59 | $49.81 | RN (25), RT (10) |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 58 | $62.50 | PT (26), SLP (7) |
Employers reporting wage offers in California
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ucsf Medical Center | 7 | $98.86 | Lab Scientist (6), NP (1) |
| CVS Rx Services Inc. | 7 | $73.86 | Pharmacist (7) |
| Quest Diagnostics Incorporated | 7 | $38.39 | Lab Scientist (7) |
| Dignity Health | 6 | $58.06 | Lab Scientist (5), OT (1) |
| UCSF Medical Center | 6 | $67.56 | Lab Scientist (6) |
| Family Healthcare Network | 6 | $73.63 | PA (3), Dentist (3) |
| Camarena Health | 6 | $90.14 | Dentist (6) |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | 5 | $41.48 | Lab Scientist (2), Dietitian (2) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in California
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 193 | $56.53 | RN |
| Visalia | 98 | $60.38 | RN |
| La Mesa | 97 | $68.59 | RN |
| Escondido | 57 | $66.48 | RN |
| Chico | 56 | $59.34 | RN |
| Chula Vista | 55 | $50.59 | RN |
| Greenbrae | 44 | $94.33 | RN |
| Monterey | 38 | $68.81 | RN |
| Los Angeles | 38 | $56.51 | Social Worker |
| Mountain View | 38 | $73.08 | IT Support |
| Salinas | 36 | $78.37 | RN |
| Redding | 35 | $59.50 | RN |
| Glendale | 31 | $62.50 | RN |
| San Francisco | 29 | $65 | PA |
| Sacramento | 27 | $62.50 | Lab Scientist |
City guides
- San Diego
- Visalia
- La Mesa
- Escondido
- Chico
- Chula Vista
- Greenbrae
- Los Angeles
- Mountain View
- Monterey
- Salinas
- Redding
- Glendale
- San Francisco
- Sacramento
- Lynwood
- West Covina
- Long Beach
- Palo Alto
- Upland
- Madera
- Inglewood
- Bakersfield
- Oxnard
- Placerville
- San Bernardino
- Oceanside
- Anaheim
- La Palma
- Northridge
- Poway
- San Luis Obispo
- Santa Maria
- Fresno
- Camarillo
- Ontario
- Huntington Beach
- National City
- Coronado
- Victorville
- Pasadena
- Brea
- San Leandro
- Westminster
- Garden Grove
- Paramount
- Grass Valley
- Santa Cruz
- Merced
- Glendora
- Covina
- Stockton
- Perris
- Sunnyvale
- Red Bluff
- Elk Grove
- Santa Ana
- San Rafael
- Larkspur
- Irvine
- Folsom
- Fountain Valley
- Susanville
- San Jose
- Montclair
- San Dimas
- Laguna Hills
- Sherman Oaks
- Beverly Hills
- Menlo Park
- Arcadia
- Arroyo Grande
- Mt Shasta
- West Hills
- Redwood City
- Encino
- Novato
Pay by city
Hospitals in California
How California's hospital market is built.
- 377hospitals listed by CMS
- 284with emergency services
- 193Birthing-Friendly designated
- 116rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 289
- Psychiatric: 40
- Critical access: 38
- Children's: 10
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 200
- For-profit: 98
- Government and federal: 76
- Other: 3
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 19 | 5 |
| San Francisco | 13 | 5 |
| Sacramento | 10 | 3 |
| San Diego | 9 | 5 |
| Bakersfield | 6 | 0 |
| Long Beach | 6 | 2 |
| Oakland | 5 | 1 |
| Fresno | 5 | 2 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Adventist Health Howard Memorial, Willits · 5 of 5 stars
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Oakland · 5 of 5 stars
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles · 5 of 5 stars
- French Hospital Medical Center, San Luis Obispo · 5 of 5 stars
- Fresno Va Medical Center (Va Central California Healthcare System), Fresno · 5 of 5 stars
- Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara · 5 of 5 stars
- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach · 5 of 5 stars
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles, Los Angeles · 5 of 5 stars
- Keck Hospital Of Usc, Los Angeles · 5 of 5 stars
- Marinhealth Medical Center, Greenbrae · 5 of 5 stars
Hospitals in California with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in California
What the compact means here
California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026. A nurse licensed in another state applies to the California board of nursing for a license by endorsement before working here, even if that license is multistate.
How to get licensed here
- Ask the California board of nursing which application applies to you (endorsement, and whether your current license is eligible).
- Request license verification from every state where you hold or held a nursing license. Many boards use Nursys for this.
- Complete the background check and fingerprinting if the board requires it, and send transcripts or exam proof if asked.
- Ask the board whether a temporary permit exists while your application is processed, and whether it covers the role you are taking.
- Plan on several weeks. Processing time varies by board and by how fast your verifications arrive, so start before you accept a start date in California.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential California requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the California board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in California
California taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in California
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- 4One recruiter, start to finish
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Your recruiter in California
- Kevin Tran, Clinical Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the California line might also look.
Common questions
Is California a compact nursing state?
California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026. A nurse licensed in another state applies to the California board of nursing for a license by endorsement before working here, even if that license is multistate. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in California?
Apply to the California board of nursing for a license by endorsement. Verify your licenses, complete the background check if required, ask about a temporary permit and plan on several weeks.
Does California tax wages?
Yes. California taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in California?
The median RN pay is $66.48 per hour, about $138,278 a year, based on 536 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $50 to $79 per hour.
How many hospitals are in California?
CMS lists 377 hospitals in California, 337 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in California?
51 employers published roles with pay in California, led by CommonSpirit Health with 238. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in California?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including California. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
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Your RN pay reportCalifornia · 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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