Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Registered Nurse make in San Francisco, CA?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$126,617 / yrTotal Pay
$119,662 / yrBase Pay
$6,955 / yrAdditional Pay

$126,617

 / yr
$85K$190K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Registered Nurse is $126,617 per year in the San Francisco, CA area, with an average salary of $119,662 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $6,955 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Registered Nurse in San Francisco, CA

$126,617 /yr
Registered Nurse
$142,470 /yr
Senior Registered Nurse
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For Registered Nurse in San Francisco, CA

Some related job titles are Dialysis RN Salaries with median pay of $143,592, Registered Nurse (RN) Salaries with median pay of $127,847, RN Salaries with median pay of $152,971, RN Case Manager Salaries with median pay of $144,382.

Top Paying Companies

For a Registered Nurse in San Francisco, CA

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Registered Nurse in San Francisco, CA. Employers include Covelo Group, SEV Laser Aesthetics and Dignity Health.

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Covelo Group
$148,143/yr
7
DaVita
$139,555/yr
9
Clipboard Health
$137,817/yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Registered Nurse in San Francisco, CA

The top 5 paying industries for a Registered Nurse in San Francisco, CA are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $139,166, Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $137,892, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $129,916, Healthcare with a median total pay of $127,304, and Education with a median total pay of $119,921.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$139,166

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Personal Consumer ServicesPersonal Consumer Services$137,892

    7% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$129,916

    2% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$127,304

    0% Lower than other industries

  • EducationEducation$119,921

    7% Lower than other industries

Human Resources & Staffing

Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Registered Nurse are Aya Healthcare and Clipboard Health.

Aya HealthcareAya Healthcare$140,515/yr
Clipboard HealthClipboard Health$137,817/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

How does the Registered nurse salary in San Francisco, CA compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Registered nurse in US is $71,403 per year based on 72,285 salary contributions, which is 41.4% less than the salary for a Registered nurse in San Francisco, CA. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Registered nurse gets the highest compensation are Centura Health Corporation, Kaiser Permanente and Nomad Health, Inc. . Bigger companies typically pay 25.5% more than smaller companies for a Registered nurse.

Recent Salaries Shared

For registered nurse in San Francisco, CA

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Registered Nurse

San Francisco, CA

 | 1-3 years

$70

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Registered Nurse, BSN

San Francisco, CA

 | 1-3 years

$69

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Registered Nurse MSN

San Francisco, CA

 | 10-14 years

$150,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Registered Nurse

San Francisco, CA

 | 1-3 years

$80

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Registered Nurse

San Francisco, CA

 | 10-14 years

$87

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
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Registered Nurse

San Francisco, CA

 | 1-3 years

$124,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Registered Nurse - DPCS

San Francisco, CA

 | 1-3 years

$140,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Registered Nurse pay FAQ in San Francisco, CA

The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $119,662 per year in San Francisco, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 148161 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Registered Nurse employees in San Francisco, CA.

The highest salary for a Registered Nurse in San Francisco, CA is $177,720 per year.

The lowest salary for a Registered Nurse in San Francisco, CA is $80,570 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Registered Nurse or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Registered Nurse.