As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Correctional Nurse in California is $74,138. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,941 to $80,015, with most professionals earning between $58,478 and $85,365.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $58,478 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $65,941 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $74,138 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $80,015 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $85,365 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $68,591 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $70,005 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $72,054 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $68,538 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $66,947 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $71,111 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $68,682 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $65,206 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $79,949 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $79,766 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About California California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More
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