As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Graduate Nurse in California is $93,927. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $77,045 to a high of $113,946, with most professionals earning between $85,090 and $104,406.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary | $77,045 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary | $85,090 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary | $93,927 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary | $104,406 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary | $113,946 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
The Graduate Nurse (GN) is a nurse who has completed his or her academic studies but not completed the requirements to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Depending on the country, state, province or similar licensing body, the graduate nurse may be granted provisional nursing licensure. A Graduate nurse has not yet passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a Registered Nurse (RN). In the US, the Graduate nurse can practice nursing under a Registered nurse. To practice as a Graduate nurse, he or she must have been authorized by the examination provider to sit for the ...
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $89,754 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $91,031 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $94,267 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $89,584 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $87,284 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $92,905 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $90,009 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $84,815 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $103,890 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $103,634 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
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