Registered Nurse (Safety)
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $6,378 to $8,280 | $76,536 to $99,360 |
| B | $6,761 to $8,809 | $81,132 to $105,708 |
| C | $6,940 to $9,022 | $83,280 to $108,264 |
| D | $7,354 to $9,605 | $88,248 to $115,260 |
| T | $9,510 to $11,335 | $114,120 to $136,020 |
| U | $10,482 to $12,498 | $125,784 to $149,976 |
Representation
Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 represents Bargaining Unit R17, Registered Nurses.
Where these jobs are
1,873 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Hospitals, Department of State | 1,829 |
| Department of Developmental Services | 44 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Registered Nurses across all California employers was $140,270 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $76,536 to $149,976 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.
- Footnote P8 Pay differential code 8 — refer to applicable MOU or DPA rule for specific conditions.