Average Ophthalmology Nurse Salary in Sacramento

Ophthalmology nurses in Sacramento earn an average of $136,849 per year (or $65.79 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
Sacramento, CA
61% higher than the national average
$136,849
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Sacramento ophthalmology nurses earn 61% higher than the national average salary for ophthalmology nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

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Ophthalmology nurse salary range in Sacramento, CA

10%
$82,307
MEDIAN
$133,082
90%
$169,049
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $169,049 $81
75th Percentile $163,504 $78
Median $133,082 $63
25th Percentile $103,983 $49

80% of Sacramento ophthalmology nurses earn between $82,307 and $169,049.

Cost-of-living adjusted ophthalmology nurse salary in Sacramento

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Sacramento, CA
$128,982
Overall Average
Sacramento, CA
$136,849

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Sacramento ophthalmology nurses earn about $128,982 per year. Cost-of-living in Sacramento is 6% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in California for ophthalmology nurses

Santa Clara, CA $156,788 per year
Hayward, CA $153,162 per year
Fresno, CA $121,032 per year
Lodi, CA $120,800 per year
Los Angeles, CA $117,275 per year
Ventura, CA $115,679 per year
Carlsbad, CA $114,285 per year
Ontario, CA $112,821 per year
Bakersfield, CA $108,164 per year

California nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where ophthalmology nurses are paid the highest is Santa Clara, where the average ophthalmology nurses salary is $156,788 and 20,640 registered nurses are currently employed. The Hayward area comes in second, with a $153,162 average ophthalmology nurse salary and 41,160 registered nurses employed.

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

Transport Nurse $164,562 per year
Transplant Nurse $157,705 per year
Fertility Nurse $155,923 per year
Reproductive Nurse $155,923 per year
Endoscopy Nurse $151,991 per year
Womens Health Nurse $148,563 per year
ENT Nurse $148,563 per year
Cath Lab Nurse $148,563 per year
Primary Care Nurse $142,849 per year
Nurse Educator $142,849 per year

At a $136,849 average annual salary, ophthalmology nurses in Sacramento tend to earn less than transport nurses ($164,562), transplant nurses ($157,705), fertility nurses ($155,923), reproductive nurses ($155,923), endoscopy nurses ($151,991), womens health nurses ($148,563), ENT nurses ($148,563), cath lab nurses ($148,563), primary care nurses ($142,849), and nurse educators ($142,849).

More about ophthalmology nurses

An ophthalmology nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to patients who are dealing with eye-related health issues. They work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices, and provide care to patients of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include conducting vision tests, providing education and support to patients and their families, assisting with eye exams and surgeries, and monitoring patients' progress. They may also be involved in administering medications, performing dressings and other treatments, and coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team.

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