Charge Rn Salary in California

How much does a Charge Rn make in California?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Charge Rn in California is $110,088 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, a Charge Rn's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,583
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,795 to $121,863
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,066
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
Smart Recruiting
AI-Powered Talent
View as table View as graph 25% $103,795 10% $98,066 90% $132,583 75% $121,863 $110,088 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Charge Rn Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $121,863 $10,155 $2,344 $59
Average $110,088 $9,174 $2,117 $53
25th Percentile $103,795 $8,650 $1,996 $50
Check out Charge Rn Job Openings in California
Charge RN

Pacific Cancer Care - Monterey, CA

Charge RN

Astrana Health, Inc. - Tustin, CA

Charge RN

EverCare Recruiting - Santa Rosa, CA

Charge RN

ExpertHiring - Santa Rosa, CA

Search More Charge Rn Jobs in California

Key Factors That Influence Charge Rn Salaries

A Charge Rn's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Charge Rn Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Charge Rn's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $110,525
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $125,562
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $146,935
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $177,995
  • Expert (over 8 years): $218,631
Levels Salary
Charge Rn... Level Charge Rn$110,525
Nursing S... Level Charge Rn$125,562
Nursing M... Level Charge Rn$146,935
Nursing S... Level Charge Rn$177,995
Nursing D... Level Charge Rn$218,631
$110,525 0 yr
$125,562 < 2 yrs
$146,935 2-4 yrs
$177,995 5-8 yrs
$218,631 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Charge Rns

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $110,278
  • West Hollywood: $110,198
  • Dodgertown: $110,277

Charge Rn Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Charge Rn roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Charge Rn positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Charge Rn as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Charge Rn

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$121,097$58.010%

Charge Rn Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Charge Rn's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Find Your Next Charge Rn Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Charge Rn job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
  • Bryant Staffing Solutions

    Santa Rosa, CA

    Bryant Staffing Solutions | Santa Rosa, CA

    Charge RN - Main Operating Room. A leading nonprofit healthcare system is seeking an experienced Charge Registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership wit... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Southern California Hospitals

    Los Angeles, CA

    Southern California Hospitals | Los Angeles, CA

    Job Description. Job Description. Position Summary Description for Internal Candidates  The Urgent Care/EMS Standby Charge Nurse oversees clinical function... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Providence Health And Services

    Arcata, CA

    Providence Health And Services | Arcata, CA

    Description Charge RN in Obstetrics Unit at St Joseph Hospital Eureka, CA. This position is Full time and will work 12-hour Night Shifts. Providence St. Jo... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Providence Health And Services

    Eureka, CA

    Providence Health And Services | Eureka, CA

    Description Charge RN in Obstetrics Unit at St Joseph Hospital Eureka, CA. This position is Full time and will work 12-hour Night Shifts. Providence St. Jo... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Radius Staffing Solutions

    Tulare, CA

    Radius Staffing Solutions | Tulare, CA

    Job Description. Job Description. Permanent Dayshift Emergency Department Charge Nurse needed in California. $20,000 Sign-On Bonus and Relocation are being... more

    8 Days Ago

  • InstantServe LLC

    Chico, CA

    InstantServe LLC | Chico, CA

    RN Charge Nurse Needed. Charge nurse needed for inpatient perianesthesia care unit. Must have. California RN license. BLS and ACLS recognition. 1 year of r... more

    8 Days Ago

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In California

Cost of Living in California is
10.3% Higher
than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator
Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting
See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst