Average Oncology Nurse Salary in Fresno

Oncology nurses in Fresno earn an average of $121,285 per year (or $58.31 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
Fresno, CA
43% higher than the national average
$121,285
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Fresno oncology nurses earn 43% higher than the national average salary for oncology nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

Oncology nurse salary range in Fresno, CA

10%
$78,957
MEDIAN
$124,493
90%
$161,882
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $161,882 $77
75th Percentile $134,716 $64
Median $124,493 $59
25th Percentile $96,548 $46

80% of Fresno oncology nurses earn between $78,957 and $161,882.

Cost-of-living adjusted oncology nurse salary in Fresno

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Fresno, CA
$121,528
Overall Average
Fresno, CA
$121,285

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Fresno oncology nurses earn about $121,528 per year. Cost-of-living in Fresno is 0% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in California for oncology nurses

Santa Clara, CA $157,115 per year
Hayward, CA $153,481 per year
Sacramento, CA $137,135 per year
Lodi, CA $121,052 per year
Los Angeles, CA $117,520 per year
Ventura, CA $115,921 per year
Carlsbad, CA $114,524 per year
Ontario, CA $113,056 per year
Bakersfield, CA $108,390 per year

California nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where oncology nurses are paid the highest is Santa Clara, where the average oncology nurses salary is $157,115 and 20,640 registered nurses are currently employed. The Hayward area comes in second, with a $153,481 average oncology nurse salary and 41,160 registered nurses employed.

How much do other nurses get paid in Fresno, CA?

Transport Nurse $145,542 per year
Transplant Nurse $139,478 per year
Fertility Nurse $137,901 per year
Reproductive Nurse $137,901 per year
Endoscopy Nurse $134,424 per year
Womens Health Nurse $131,392 per year
ENT Nurse $131,392 per year
Cath Lab Nurse $131,392 per year
Primary Care Nurse $126,338 per year
Nurse Educator $126,338 per year

At a $121,285 average annual salary, oncology nurses in Fresno tend to earn less than transport nurses ($145,542), transplant nurses ($139,478), fertility nurses ($137,901), reproductive nurses ($137,901), endoscopy nurses ($134,424), womens health nurses ($131,392), ENT nurses ($131,392), cath lab nurses ($131,392), primary care nurses ($126,338), and nurse educators ($126,338).

More about oncology nurses

An oncology nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to patients who are dealing with cancer. They work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, and provide care to patients of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to patients and their families, administering chemotherapy and other medications, monitoring patients' response to treatment, and providing symptom management. They may also be involved in coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team, and providing emotional support to patients and their loved ones.

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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health