PermanentPosted today
Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · San Diego, CA
$132k–$168k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in San Diego, CA
San Diego, California: 193 open roles with published pay from 16 employers; 9 hospitals in the CMS directory; 6 employer-reported wage offers in federal filings. Your free Shift Report adds named employers, pay and the roles open near San Diego.
- 193roles with published pay
- $56.53median pay per hour
- $31–$73typical range
- 16employers hiring
What healthcare pays in San Diego
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $64–$73 | $68.59 | 55 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $31–$40 | $35.27 | 18 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $26–$29 | $27.17 | 14 |
| Medical Assistant | $26–$34 | $31.60 | 14 |
| Radiologic Technologist | $45–$67 | $51.54 | 10 |
| Pharmacist | $75–$104 | $85.47 | 9 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $29–$39 | $33.39 | 9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $79–$104 | $92.12 | 8 |
| Physical Therapist | $46–$67 | $57.98 | 6 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $46–$72 | $56.95 | 6 |
| Clinical Social Worker | $49–$65 | $56.09 | 6 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $41–$55 | $46.92 | 5 |
| Occupational Therapist | $51–$68 | $59.96 | 4 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $28–$38 | $33.39 | 4 |
Pay employers published, collected October 15, 2026.
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PermanentPosted today
Pulmonary RN Care Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · San Diego, CA
$104k–$188k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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Registered Nurse Special Procedures
Veterans Health Administration · San Diego, CA
$104k–$188k/ year
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PermanentPosted today
Clinical Nurse BU - NICU - Sharp Mary Birch - Night Shift - Full-time 0.9 FTE
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$64.21–$72.97/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical Nurse BU - NICU - Sharp Mary Birch - Night Shift - Full-time 0.9 FTE
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$64.21–$72.97/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical Nurse BU - NICU - Sharp Mary Birch - Night Shift - Full-time 0.9 FTE
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$64.21–$72.97/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical Nurse RN BU - Surgery - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Evening Shift - Full Time - Eligible for New Hire Relocation Incentive
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$64.21–$72.97/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)
U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command · San Diego, CA
$122k–$158k/ year
New this week
Per diemPosted today
Physical Therapist I Inpatient -SRN Per Diem- SD County FLOAT
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$52.36–$67.57/ hour
New this week
Who is hiring in San Diego
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp HealthCare | 95 | $59.96 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 37 | $55.64 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | 22 | $56.96 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 12 | $56.53 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 8 | $60 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 3 | $70.31 |
| Select Medical | 3 | $48.09 |
| Labcorp | 3 | $51.50 |
Wage offers reported by employers in San Diego
| Employer | Profession | Wage offers | Median / hr | Range / hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Corporation of America | Medical Laboratory Scientist | 2 | $41.45 | $36–$52 |
| Network of California Dental Professionals, Inc. | Dentist | 1 | $75 | $75–$75 |
| Idaho Healthcare Institute | Registered Nurse | 1 | $51 | $51–$51 |
| BMR Health Services, Inc. | Speech-Language Pathologist | 1 | $46.53 | $47–$47 |
| The Stepping Stones Group LLC | Speech-Language Pathologist | 1 | $33.48 | $33–$33 |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings.
Hospitals in San Diego
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr 200 West Arbor Drive, 92103 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Va San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, 92161 | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego 4647 Zion Ave, 92120 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital 4077 5Th Ave, 92103 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital 7901 Frost St, 92123 | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Nmc San Diego 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 92134 | Acute Care - Department of Defense | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego 3020 Childrens Way, 92123 | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Aurora San Diego 11878 Avenue Of Industry, 92128 | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital 7850 Vista Hill Avenue, 92123 | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
License and tax basics
California is not in the compact as of October 15, 2026, so work in San Diego needs a California license by endorsement. 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.
Jobs and pay by profession in San Diego
- Registered Nurse$64/hr
- Licensed Practical Nurse$37/hr
- Certified Nursing Assistant$22/hr
- Nurse Practitioner$78/hr
- CRNA$115+/hr
- Radiologic Technologist$51/hr
- CT Technologist$51/hr
- Respiratory Therapist$49/hr
- Surgical Technologist$40/hr
- Physical Therapist$51/hr
- Occupational Therapist$54/hr
- Speech-Language Pathologist$52/hr
- Medical Coder$27/hr
- CDI Specialist$40/hr
- Utilization Review Nurse$64/hr
- Telehealth / Triage Nurse$64/hr
- Patient Access Representative$20/hr
- EHR / Epic Analyst$54/hr
- Clinical Research Associate
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist$47/hr
- Pharmacist$79/hr
- Pharmacy Technician$24/hr
- Medical Laboratory Scientist$34/hr
- Phlebotomist$26/hr
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Common questions
How much do healthcare workers make in San Diego?
Across 193 postings with published pay in San Diego, the median is $56.53 per hour, and typical ranges run from $31 to $73.
Do I need a California license to work in San Diego?
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Your RN pay reportSan Diego, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Rady Children's HospitalSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$80.95/ hr$53–$108
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHASan Diego, CA · 5 postings$72.28/ hr$50–$107
- Veterans Health AdministrationSan Diego, CA · 4 postings$70.05/ hr$50–$91
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
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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