Average Geriatric Nurse Salary in California
Geriatric nurses in California earn an average of $109,273 per year (or $52.54 per hour).
California geriatric nurses earn 46% higher than the national average salary for geriatric nurses, at $74,676 (or $35.90 per hour).
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Geriatric nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $145,951 | $70 |
| 75th Percentile | $137,411 | $66 |
| Median | $110,454 | $53 |
| 25th Percentile | $87,207 | $41 |
80% of California geriatric nurses earn between $68,798 and $145,951.
Cost-of-living adjusted geriatric nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California geriatric nurses earn about $98,980 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.
Geriatric nurses salaries in other states
| Oregon | $90,094 per year |
| Massachusetts | $88,040 per year |
| Washington | $86,059 per year |
| New York | $81,785 per year |
| Nevada | $80,775 per year |
| New Jersey | $83,432 per year |
| Connecticut | $83,322 per year |
| Rhode Island | $72,527 per year |
| Minnesota | $75,080 per year |
| Maryland | $79,159 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 |
| ENT Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Cath Lab Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $130,735 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $130,735 per year |
At a $109,273 average annual salary, geriatric 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), ENT nurses ($135,964), cath lab nurses ($135,964), primary care nurses ($130,735), and nurse educators ($130,735).
More about geriatric nurses
Geriatric nurses do more than deliver healthcare services to older patients. They assist with administering medications, educating patients and caregivers, and guiding daily activities.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
