Average Developmental Disability Nurse Salary in California
Developmental disability nurses in California earn an average of $110,863 per year (or $53.30 per hour).
California developmental disability nurses earn 47% higher than the national average salary for developmental disability nurses, at $75,080 (or $36.09 per hour).
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Developmental disability nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $148,074 | $71 |
| 75th Percentile | $139,411 | $67 |
| Median | $112,061 | $53 |
| 25th Percentile | $88,476 | $42 |
80% of California developmental disability nurses earn between $69,799 and $148,074.
Cost-of-living adjusted developmental disability nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California developmental disability nurses earn about $100,420 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.
Developmental disability nurses salaries in other states
| Massachusetts | $85,893 per year |
| New York | $72,789 per year |
| Connecticut | $81,239 per year |
| Minnesota | $81,678 per year |
| Maryland | $79,649 per year |
| Texas | $71,839 per year |
| Illinois | $75,022 per year |
| Pennsylvania | $72,292 per year |
| Michigan | $72,604 per year |
| Florida | $66,485 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 |
| Womens Health Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Cath Lab Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| ENT Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $130,735 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $130,735 per year |
At a $110,863 average annual salary, developmental disability 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), womens health nurses ($135,964), cath lab nurses ($135,964), ENT nurses ($135,964), primary care nurses ($130,735), and nurse educators ($130,735).
More about developmental disability nurses
Developmental disability nurses (DDNs), sometimes called special needs nurses, care for patients with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome are among the most common conditions.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
