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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nurse Researcher in San Diego, CA is $102,032. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $81,347 to a high of $127,276, with most professionals earning between $91,204 and $115,245.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Nurse Researcher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nurse Researcher Salary $81,347 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nurse Researcher Salary $91,204 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nurse Researcher Salary $102,032 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nurse Researcher Salary $115,245 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nurse Researcher Salary $127,276 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $91,204 10% $81,347 90% $127,276 75% $115,245 $102,032 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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