Nurse Trainer Salary in San Diego, California

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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nurse Trainer in San Diego, CA is $135,841. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $112,792 to a high of $162,090, with most professionals earning between $123,776 and $149,581.

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What does a Nurse Trainer do?

Common responsibilities of a Nurse Trainer

Develops in depth knowledge of the system capabilities, applications and processes to function effectively as an educator.

December 03, 2022

Monitors on-going training so as to ensure effective workflow including appropriate documentation within the EHR system so as to maximize revenue and assist in required clinical documentation.

January 21, 2023

Works with staff to collect data for successful submission and payment of performance measures.

January 27, 2023

Performs nursing services in a knowledgeable, skillful and consistent manner as ordered by provider.

March 13, 2023

Demonstrated ability working in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple high-level tasks at one time.

March 24, 2023

Train users on equipment, software and/or technology, including customizing protocols or templates.

April 17, 2023

Participate on agency MAP steering committee to ensure training program is meeting agency needs.

April 19, 2023

Provide written reports and analysis, in compliance with the Medication Administration and Healthcare Coordination regulations and reporting to the State in accordance with HeM 1201 and other regulations as designated by the state on a monthly basis.

April 22, 2023

Assists with compliance to budgetary and program requirements through the effective use of the EHR.

May 15, 2023

Participates in the development of health informatics protocols as it relates to nurse training.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Nurse Trainer in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

123776

149581

135841

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

124791

151904

137314

What is the average salary for Nurse Trainer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nurse Trainer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Nurse Trainer ranges from $123,776 to $149,581 with the average base salary of $135,841. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $124,791 to $151,904 with the average total cash compensation of $137,314.

View Average Salary for Nurse Trainer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$135,841	$123,776 - $149,581
Bonus	$1,473	$1,014 - $2,323
Total Pay	$137,314	$124,791 - $151,904

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Nurse Trainer Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,002 - $149,854	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,371 - $150,299	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,680 - $149,464	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,550 - $150,515	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,680 - $149,464	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,693 - $151,897	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

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