salary$174,550 a year$84 an hour · median pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$110,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$225,940per year
Jobs in the area3,720people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Santa Rosa?
Cheap. Rent of $2,393 a month takes 16.5% 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 Rosa, CA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area is $174,550 a year ($84 an hour). Most earn between $110,800 and $225,940.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Santa Rosa?
Typical rent of $2,393 a month takes 16.5% 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 Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area.