Healthcare jobs and pay in Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad healthcare pay by profession, from the BLS metro-area wage data, with cost of living, hospitals and what travel assignments pay here. Registered nurses earn a median of $63.99 per hour. The free report adds named employers and open roles.
What healthcare pays in Carlsbad
| Profession | Median / hr | Typical range / hr | Median / year | Employed in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $63.99 | $59–$79 | $133,090 | 27,660 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $37.16 | $33–$40 | $77,280 | 6,640 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $22.41 | $22–$24 | $46,600 | 9,790 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $77.90 | $63–$87 | $162,030 | 2,790 |
| CRNA | $115+ | $115+–$115+ | $239,200+ | 100 |
| Radiologic Technologist | $51.31 | $40–$62 | $106,720 | 1,640 |
| CT Technologist | $51.31 | $40–$62 | $106,720 | 1,640 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $49.32 | $41–$59 | $102,590 | 1,430 |
| Surgical Technologist | $39.63 | $32–$46 | $82,430 | 960 |
| Physical Therapist | $50.92 | $42–$63 | $105,920 | 2,730 |
| Occupational Therapist | $53.87 | $49–$63 | $112,050 | 1,260 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $51.53 | $40–$62 | $107,180 | 1,560 |
| Medical Coder | $26.92 | $23–$37 | $55,980 | 1,680 |
| CDI Specialist | $40.32 | $29–$60 | $83,860 | 320 |
| Utilization Review Nurse | $63.99 | $59–$79 | $133,090 | 27,660 |
| Telehealth / Triage Nurse | $63.99 | $59–$79 | $133,090 | 27,660 |
| Patient Access Representative | $20.00 | $18–$23 | $41,600 | 6,900 |
| EHR / Epic Analyst | $54.42 | $47–$66 | $113,190 | 4,790 |
| Clinical Research Associate | — | — | — | — |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialist | $47.21 | $33–$57 | $98,190 | 6,000 |
| Pharmacist | $78.78 | $73–$94 | $163,860 | 2,820 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $23.82 | $22–$30 | $49,540 | 3,840 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $33.77 | $25–$42 | $70,240 | 3,020 |
| Phlebotomist | $25.75 | $22–$29 | $53,570 | 1,520 |
| Nurse Informaticist | $63.99 | $59–$79 | $133,090 | 27,660 |
| Healthcare IT Support Specialist | $33.43 | $28–$40 | $69,530 | 5,110 |
| Biomedical Equipment Technician | $34.27 | $27–$45 | $71,290 | 470 |
| Clinical Application Specialist | — | — | — | — |
| MRI Technologist | $59.54 | $48–$66 | $123,850 | 270 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $62.23 | $48–$73 | $129,440 | 570 |
| Echocardiography Technologist | $36.59 | $29–$61 | $76,110 | 520 |
| Cath Lab Technologist | $36.59 | $29–$61 | $76,110 | 520 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $75.09 | $62–$77 | $156,190 | 100 |
| Physician Assistant | $73.81 | $59–$83 | $153,530 | 1,100 |
| Nurse Case Manager | $63.99 | $59–$79 | $133,090 | 27,660 |
| Nurse Manager & Leadership | $77.23 | $48–$100 | $160,640 | 5,830 |
| Registered Dietitian | $46.30 | $38–$51 | $96,300 | 730 |
| Clinical Social Worker | $39.96 | $30–$49 | $83,120 | 1,520 |
| Medical Assistant | $22.97 | $22–$28 | $47,780 | 8,590 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $31.41 | $28–$36 | $65,340 | 620 |
| Medical Biller | $25.82 | $23–$30 | $53,710 | 4,430 |
| Dentist | $85.08 | $64–$105 | $176,970 | 1,950 |
| Dental Specialist | $106.17 | $93–$112 | $220,840 | 50 |
| Dental Hygienist | $57.84 | $52–$61 | $120,300 | 2,000 |
| Dental Assistant | $22.32 | $19–$27 | $46,420 | 4,230 |
| Dental Office Manager | $77.23 | $48–$100 | $160,640 | 5,830 |
| Dental Front Office & Treatment Coordinator | $24.26 | $22–$29 | $50,450 | 10,320 |
| Dental Lab Technician | $22.80 | $19–$31 | $47,420 | 290 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area (statewide where the metro figure is not published). Pick a profession for the full pay breakdown, rankings and open roles.
Cost of living in Carlsbad
- Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9).
- Housing runs 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Travel assignment per diem in Carlsbad
The federal per diem benchmark for travel assignments in Carlsbad is $205 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,037 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on your tax home. See the travel pay calculator.
Cities near Carlsbad
| City | Distance | RN median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista, CA | 5 mi | $63.99/hr | 99,322 |
| Encinitas, CA | 6 mi | $63.99/hr | 61,137 |
| San Marcos, CA | 7 mi | $63.99/hr | 96,620 |
| Oceanside, CA | 7 mi | $63.99/hr | 170,941 |
| Escondido, CA | 12 mi | $63.99/hr | 148,847 |
| San Diego, CA | 23 mi | $63.99/hr | 1,404,452 |
Common questions
How much do healthcare workers make in Carlsbad?
Registered nurses in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area earn a median of $63.99 per hour, about $133,090 a year (BLS, May 2024). The table above lists 48 professions with their own medians and ranges.
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Your RN pay reportCarlsbad, 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
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2What they are offering now
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.