Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Registered Nurses currently employed in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim is 113,890.
  • Registered Nurses in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim earn an average of $116,110 per year or $55.82 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Registered Nurses who work in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim is 35%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Registered Nurses who work in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim is 4%.

Rankings for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim

  • Ranks #15 in California for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in California for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #14 in the nation for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in the nation for number of nurses employed.

Compared to California

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Registered Nurses earn an average of $xxx,xxx or $xx.xx per hour which is xx% (more / less) than the California average salary of $xxx,xxx.

AverageLos Angeles-Long Beach-AnaheimCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$xx.xx$xx.xxxx.xx
Annual Salary$xxx,xxx$xxx,xxxxx.xx
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Registered Nurses earn an average of $xxx,xxx or $xx.xx per hour which is xx% (more / less) than the U.S. average salary of $xxx,xxx.

AverageLos Angeles-Long Beach-AnaheimU.S.%
Hourly Wage$xx.xx$xx.xxxx.xx
Annual Salary$xxx,xxx$xxx,xxxxx.xx
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Registered Nurses Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Registered Nurses earn an average annual salary of $xxx,xxx which compares to the California average annual salary of $xxx,xxx per year.

Cost-of-living in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim is xx% (higher/lower) than the California average, which means Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim residents have an overall (higher/lower) cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to the California average.

  • California average salary is $124,000.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $112,339.
  • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim average salary is $xxx,xxx.
  • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim cost-of-living adjusted salary is $xxx,xxx.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim$xxx,xxxxx%$xxx,xxx
California$xxx,xxxxx%$xxx,xxx
U.S.$xxx,xxx$xxx,xxx
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and US Department of Commerce – 2022

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, 50% of Registered Nurses earn between $98,960 and $155,930 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Registered Nurses earn more than $165,620, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Registered Nurses.

Approximately 10% of Registered Nurses earn under $78,070, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Registered Nurses.

PercentEmploymentAnnual Salary
10%32,440Under $78,070
15%48,660$78,070 – $98,960
25%81,100$98,960 – $125,340
25%81,100$125,340 – $155,930
15%48,660$125,340 – $165,620
10%32,440Above $165,620
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $xxx,xxx, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Registered Nurses tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($xxx,xxx), Nurse Practitioners ($xxx,xxx), and Nurse Midwives ($xxx,xxx).

However, Registered Nurses tend to more than Nursing Instructors ($xxx,xxx), LPNs ($xx,xxx), and Nursing Assistants ($xx,xxx).

Los Angeles-Long Beach-AnaheimAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$xxx,xxx
Nurse Practitioners$xxx,xxx
Nurse Midwives$xxx,xxx
Registered Nurses$xxx,xxx
Nursing Instructors$xxx,xxx
LPNs$xx,xxx
Nursing Assistants$xx,xxx
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022*

Projected Demand for Nurses to 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that by the year 2030, the demand for Registered Nurses in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area will be #,###,### with the average yearly openings of ##,###.

The three professions needing the most new nurses in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area by 2030 are Registered Nurses (##,###), Nursing Assistants (##,###), and LPNs (##,###).

The three professions needing highest percentage new nurses in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (##%), Nursing Instructors (##%) and Nurse Anesthetists (##%).

Title20202030% ChangeYearly Openings
Registered Nurses323,900358,90010.80%21,200
Nursing Assistants97,300110,00013.10%13,780
LPNs72,40083,50015.30%6,980
Nurse Practitioners17,30026,90055.50%2,120
Nursing Instructors3,8004,80026.30%490
Nurse Anesthetists2,0002,40020%150
Nurse Midwives1,2001,40016.70%90
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

FAQ for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Registered Nurses

The number of Registered Nurses currently employed in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA is xxx,xxx.

Registered Nurses earn an average of $xxx,xxx per year or $xx.xx per hour in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA.

When Adjusted for the Cost of Living in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, Registered Nurses earn an average of $xxx,xxx per year or $xx.xx per hour.

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that by the year 2030, the total number of Registered Nurses needed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area will be ##,### with the average yearly openings of ##,###.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual annual salary in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim are Nurse Anesthetists ($###,###), Nurse Practitioners ($###,###), and Nurse Midwives ($##,###).


Additional Salary Reports for Registered Nurses in California Cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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