Registered Nurse
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $6,698 to $8,693 | $80,376 to $104,316 |
| B | $7,098 to $9,246 | $85,176 to $110,952 |
| C | $6,940 to $9,022 | $83,280 to $108,264 |
| D | $7,354 to $9,605 | $88,248 to $115,260 |
| F | $5,582 to $7,244 | $66,980 to $86,930 |
| G | $5,915 to $7,705 | $70,980 to $92,460 |
| S | $7,680 to $11,335 | $92,160 to $136,020 |
| T | $9,510 to $11,335 | $114,120 to $136,020 |
Representation
Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 represents Bargaining Unit R17, Registered Nurses.
Where these jobs are
293 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 241 |
| Department of Developmental Services | 20 |
| Department of Education | 19 |
| Emergency Medical Services Authority | 13 |
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 $66,980 to $136,020 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.