Emergency Nurse salary in California, 2026: $107,786–$164,403 advertised across 55 listings
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 55 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (38) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
- Median advertised range
- $107,786–$164,403
- per year, base pay
- Middle half
- $94,744–$177,542
- 25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
- Listings counted
- 55
- of 93 live Emergency Nurse listings in California
- As of
- November 8, 2026
- Refreshed hourly from live listings
Median advertised Emergency Nurse pay by city in California
Each bar runs from the median advertised minimum to the median advertised maximum. Cities with at least three listings, ranked by listing count.
| City | Listings | Median minimum | Median maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 23 | $94,744 | $164,403 |
| Stockton | 9 | $137,925 | $178,901 |
| Redding | 4 | $113,214 | $153,878 |
| Glendale | 3 | $119,434 | $162,178 |
By employment type
| Type | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| full-time | 52 | $107,526–$164,403 |
Employers with the most listings
| Employer | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 53 | $107,786–$164,403 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 2 | $122,378–$155,920 |
Quick answers
- What does a Emergency Nurse make in California?
- Across 55 live Emergency Nurse listings in California with advertised pay, the median base range is $107,786–$164,403 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $94,744 at the low end to $177,542 at the high end.
- Which California cities pay Emergency Nurses the most?
- Among cities with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are Stockton ($137,925–$178,901), Bakersfield ($94,744–$164,403) and Glendale ($119,434–$162,178).
- Does Emergency Nurse pay differ by employment type in California?
- 52 full-time listings advertise a median of $107,526–$164,403.
- Who is hiring Emergency Nurses in California and what do they offer?
- CommonSpirit Health (53, median $107,786–$164,403) and Military Treatment Facilities under DHA (2, median $122,378–$155,920).CommonSpirit HealthMilitary Treatment Facilities under DHA
- How many Emergency Nurse jobs in California are open right now?
- 93 live Emergency Nurse listings in California on ScrubHub today, of which 55 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Emergency Nurse jobs in California
- How is this pay report calculated?
- Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 55 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (38) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
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