Registered Nurses Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $118,580 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $57.01
10th percentile $83,300
90th percentile $151,340
Employed locally 610
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,300
    25th
    $101,200
    50th (median)
    $118,580
    75th
    $132,270
    90th
    $151,340

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 210% Median Registered Nurses salary is 110% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,510
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,880
    Pharmacists $161,570
    Family Medicine Physicians $225,410
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $85,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in El Centro, CA is $57.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.59 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in El Centro, CA is 26.7% above the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in El Centro?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $83,300 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,200.