What RNs earn in Sacramento
Registered nurses in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro earn a median of $171,460 a year, 76% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $131,830 and $198,580, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Sacramento ranks #3 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $131,830 – $198,580 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $172,010 | $149,350 – $221,990 |
| Nurse Midwife | $191,220 | $174,790 – $212,370 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Sacramento nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $2,255 a month in Sacramento, which is roughly 16% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 23,590 RNs work in this metro, the #33 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 140 healthcare employers in Sacramento, Roseville and Folsom, including 55 behavioral health facilities, 28 long-term care facilities, 27 dialysis centers and 15 hospitals.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Sacramento
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How much do registered nurses make in Sacramento?
The median RN salary in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro is $171,460 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $131,830 and $198,580.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Sacramento?
Nurse practitioners in the Sacramento metro earn a median of $172,010 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Sacramento?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $2,255 a month in Sacramento, roughly 16% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Sacramento?
Hospitals in the Sacramento area include Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville, Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento, Mercy Hospital of Folsom, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Sacramento?
Browse current California openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Sacramento can find you, and compare pay using the California salary guide.