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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.

$0$50k$100k$150k$200kBakersfield: $94,744–$164,403 median advertised base, 23 listingsBakersfield$94,744–$164,403n=23Stockton: $137,925–$178,901 median advertised base, 9 listingsStockton$137,925–$178,901n=9Redding: $113,214–$153,878 median advertised base, 4 listingsRedding$113,214–$153,878n=4Glendale: $119,434–$162,178 median advertised base, 3 listingsGlendale$119,434–$162,178n=3
CityListingsMedian minimumMedian maximum
Bakersfield23$94,744$164,403
Stockton9$137,925$178,901
Redding4$113,214$153,878
Glendale3$119,434$162,178

By employment type

TypeListingsMedian range
full-time52$107,526–$164,403

Employers with the most listings

EmployerListingsMedian range
CommonSpirit Health53$107,786–$164,403
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA2$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.

Emergency Nurse pay reports for other states

Browse the 93 live Emergency Nurse listings in California behind these figures, read the Emergency Nurse specialty page or the national Emergency Nurse pay report, or set a free alert to be emailed when a Emergency Nurse listing in California matches your pay floor.