How much does a Nurse, RN make in Sacramento, CA? The average Nurse, RN salary in Sacramento, CA is $78,274 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $70,958 and $88,278. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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MGA Homecare - DENVER , CO
Company Description. Join Us in Making a Difference. Current Colorado Registered Nurse License is required. Calling all dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) - Expl
- 130 days ago
Valley View Villa - FORT MORGAN , CO
5.00 hour shift differential. Come and grow with us. We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in
- 2 days ago
Bridgewater Healthcare Center - CARMEL , IN
Bridgewater Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting an RN MDS Nurse / Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC)
- 2 days ago
Life Care Center of Greeley - GREELEY , CO
Come join our team. No monthly schedule here. We Offer a Consistent Work Schedule and Holiday Schedule that you get on hire* it is your schedule, no changes. Co
- 3 days ago
Renaissance Care Center - GAINESVILLE , TX
LVN/RN Charge Nurse. $2,000 Sign On Bonus. 2p-10p. 10p-6a. We are striving to build our LVN/RN - “Dream Team” with a positive culture and fantastic opportunitie
- 3 days ago
Greenfield Healthcare Center - GREENFIELD , IN
Being a Nurse isn’t easy. But you know why you stay the course. The work that you do makes a true difference in your patients’ lives. Greenfield Healthcare Cent
- 4 days ago

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Average Base Salary

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70958
88278
78274

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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88399
78347
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nurse, RN in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Nurse, RN ranges from $70,958 to $88,278 with the average base salary of $78,274. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,043 to $88,399 with the average total cash compensation of $78,347.

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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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