salary$135,560 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$100,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$174,200per year
Jobs in the area109,360people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Santa Ana?
OK. Rent of $2,654 a month takes 23.5% 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 Santa Ana, CA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $135,560 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $100,980 and $174,200.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Santa Ana?
Typical rent of $2,654 a month takes 23.5% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.