How much does a Jail Nurse make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Nurse in San Diego, CA is $127,449. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $116,310 to $137,556, with most professionals earning between $106,168 and $146,757.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Jail Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $106,168 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $116,310 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $127,449 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $137,556 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $146,757 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $116,310 10% $106,168 90% $146,757 75% $137,556 $127,449 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Nurse in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Jail Nurse ranges from $116,310 to $137,556 with the average base salary of $127,449. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $116,310 to $137,556 with the average total cash compensation of $127,449.

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