Average Pediatric Nurse Salary in Los Angeles

Pediatric nurses in Los Angeles earn an average of $113,602 per year (or $54.61 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$78,713
Los Angeles, CA
44% higher than the national average
$113,602
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Los Angeles pediatric nurses earn 44% higher than the national average salary for pediatric nurses, at $78,713 (or $37.84 per hour).

Pediatric nurse salary range in Los Angeles, CA

10%
$75,904
MEDIAN
$117,643
90%
$158,384
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $158,384 $76
75th Percentile $128,445 $61
Median $117,643 $56
25th Percentile $96,950 $46

80% of Los Angeles pediatric nurses earn between $75,904 and $158,384.

Cost-of-living adjusted pediatric nurse salary in Los Angeles

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Los Angeles, CA
$101,521
Overall Average
Los Angeles, CA
$113,602

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Los Angeles pediatric nurses earn about $101,521 per year. Cost-of-living in Los Angeles is 11% 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 pediatric nurses

Santa Clara, CA $151,878 per year
Hayward, CA $148,365 per year
Sacramento, CA $132,564 per year
Fresno, CA $117,242 per year
Lodi, CA $117,017 per year
Ventura, CA $112,057 per year
Carlsbad, CA $110,706 per year
Ontario, CA $109,288 per year
Bakersfield, CA $104,777 per year

California nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where pediatric nurses are paid the highest is Santa Clara, where the average pediatric nurses salary is $151,878 and 20,640 registered nurses are currently employed. The Hayward area comes in second, with a $148,365 average pediatric nurse salary and 41,160 registered nurses employed.

How much do other nurses get paid in Los Angeles, CA?

Transport Nurse $141,024 per year
Transplant Nurse $135,148 per year
Fertility Nurse $133,620 per year
Reproductive Nurse $133,620 per year
Endoscopy Nurse $130,251 per year
Womens Health Nurse $127,313 per year
ENT Nurse $127,313 per year
Cath Lab Nurse $127,313 per year
Primary Care Nurse $122,416 per year
Nurse Educator $122,416 per year

At a $113,602 average annual salary, pediatric nurses in Los Angeles tend to earn less than transport nurses ($141,024), transplant nurses ($135,148), fertility nurses ($133,620), reproductive nurses ($133,620), endoscopy nurses ($130,251), womens health nurses ($127,313), ENT nurses ($127,313), cath lab nurses ($127,313), primary care nurses ($122,416), and nurse educators ($122,416).

More about pediatric nurses

A pediatric nurse cares for and treats children. On any given day, pediatric RNs may assess adolescent patients and provide evidence-based interventions, administer medication or educate parents and caregivers on wellness practices.

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