What RNs earn in Los Angeles
Registered nurses in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro earn a median of $135,560 a year, 39% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $112,070 and $167,800, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Los Angeles ranks #6 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $112,070 – $167,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $133,240 – $178,790 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $282,930 | $278,660 – $288,880 |
| Nurse Midwife | $202,850 | $174,700 – $224,580 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Los Angeles nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $2,903 a month in Los Angeles, which is roughly 26% of a median RN salary before taxes. That is a manageable share, but it is worth negotiating hard on base pay and differentials.
About 109,360 RNs work in this metro, the #2 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 410 healthcare employers in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim, including 170 behavioral health facilities, 117 long-term care facilities, 58 dialysis centers and 34 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Los Angeles
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How much do registered nurses make in Los Angeles?
The median RN salary in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro is $135,560 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $112,070 and $167,800.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Los Angeles?
Nurse practitioners in the Los Angeles metro earn a median of $161,470 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Los Angeles?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $2,903 a month in Los Angeles, roughly 26% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Los Angeles?
Hospitals in the Los Angeles area include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles, Keck Hospital of USC, St Mary Medical Center, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Los Angeles?
Browse current California openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Los Angeles can find you, and compare pay using the California salary guide.