As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a New Graduate Registered Nurse in California is $81,482. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $64,271 to a high of $93,821, with most professionals earning between $72,473 and $87,941.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary | $64,271 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary | $72,473 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary | $81,482 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary | $87,941 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile New Graduate Registered Nurse Salary | $93,821 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
A Registered Nurse (RN) is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar licensing body to obtain a nursing license. An RN's scope of practice is determined by legislation, and is regulated by a professional body or council. Registered nurses are employed in a wide variety of professional settings, and often specialize in a field of practice. They may be responsible for supervising care delivered by other healthcare workers, including student nurses, licensed practical nurses, unlicensed assistive personnel, and les...
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| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $75,385 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $76,939 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $79,191 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $75,328 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $73,579 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $78,155 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $75,486 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $71,665 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $87,869 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $87,667 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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