Registered Nurses Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $130,740 +39.7% vs national
Median hourly $62.86
10th percentile $104,260
90th percentile $194,160
Employed locally 810
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,260
    25th
    $112,930
    50th (median)
    $130,740
    75th
    $163,350
    90th
    $194,160

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 190% Median Registered Nurses salary is 90% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,260
    Pharmacists$159,530
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$49,520
    Nurse Practitioners$158,400
    Dentists, General$228,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Hanford?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Hanford, CA is $62.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.92 or more per hour.

    Is Hanford above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Hanford, CA is 39.7% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $104,260 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,930.