salary$171,460 a year$82 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$100,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$218,780per year
Jobs in the area23,590people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Sacramento?
Cheap. Rent of $2,152 a month takes 15.1% 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 Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $171,460 a year ($82 an hour). Most earn between $100,630 and $218,780.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 a month takes 15.1% 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.