Average Cardiac Care Nurse Salary in California
Cardiac care nurses in California earn an average of $122,368 per year (or $58.84 per hour).
California cardiac care nurses earn 51% higher than the national average salary for cardiac care nurses, at $80,731 (or $38.81 per hour).
Cardiac care nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $163,440 | $78 |
| 75th Percentile | $153,878 | $73 |
| Median | $123,690 | $59 |
| 25th Percentile | $97,657 | $46 |
80% of California cardiac care nurses earn between $77,042 and $163,440.
Cost-of-living adjusted cardiac care nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California cardiac care nurses earn about $110,840 per year. Cost-of-living in California is 10% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
Cardiac care nurses salaries in other states
| Oregon | $106,169 per year |
| District of Columbia | $96,392 per year |
| Alaska | $104,638 per year |
| Massachusetts | $83,746 per year |
| Washington | $91,927 per year |
| New York | $95,186 per year |
| Nevada | $85,761 per year |
| New Jersey | $89,690 per year |
| Connecticut | $83,322 per year |
| Rhode Island | $86,228 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in California?
| Transport Nurse | $150,607 per year |
| Transplant Nurse | $144,331 per year |
| Fertility Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Reproductive Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $139,102 per year |
| Cath Lab Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| ENT Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Womens Health Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $130,735 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $130,735 per year |
At a $122,368 average annual salary, cardiac care nurses in California tend to earn less than transport nurses ($150,607), transplant nurses ($144,331), fertility nurses ($142,700), reproductive nurses ($142,700), endoscopy nurses ($139,102), cath lab nurses ($135,964), ENT nurses ($135,964), womens health nurses ($135,964), primary care nurses ($130,735), and nurse educators ($130,735).
More about cardiac care nurses
Cardiac nurses serve on the healthcare teams that provide care for patients receiving treatment for cardiovascular conditions and diseases. These registered nurses (RNs) receive special training and certification in the cardiovascular system.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
