salary$125,420 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Fresno, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$89,890per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,160per year
Jobs in the area11,030people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Fresno?
Cheap. Rent of $1,789 a month takes 17.1% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Fresno, CA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Fresno, CA area is $125,420 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $89,890 and $167,160.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Fresno?
Typical rent of $1,789 a month takes 17.1% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Fresno, CA metro area.