Average Pulmonary Care Nurse Salary in California
Pulmonary care nurses in California earn an average of $115,047 per year (or $55.32 per hour).
California pulmonary care nurses earn 48% higher than the national average salary for pulmonary care nurses, at $77,724 (or $37.36 per hour).
Pulmonary care nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $153,662 | $73 |
| 75th Percentile | $144,671 | $69 |
| Median | $116,290 | $55 |
| 25th Percentile | $91,815 | $44 |
80% of California pulmonary care nurses earn between $72,433 and $153,662.
Cost-of-living adjusted pulmonary care nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California pulmonary care nurses earn about $104,209 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.
Pulmonary care nurses salaries in other states
| Massachusetts | $90,188 per year |
| Washington | $84,103 per year |
| New York | $93,320 per year |
| Connecticut | $93,737 per year |
| Maryland | $75,389 per year |
| Arizona | $86,573 per year |
| Colorado | $79,741 per year |
| Texas | $67,179 per year |
| Illinois | $71,073 per year |
| Virginia | $70,929 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 $115,047 average annual salary, pulmonary care 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 pulmonary care nurses
Pulmonary nurses focus on treating respiratory conditions patients may have. These conditions include asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis and more.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
