California pay, how much are you making as a nurse?

[Karin Zonneveld]

Nurses in California, is the pay enough when working as a nurse or a nursing assistant? Is it enough to cover expenses and maybe save a bit?

[Dorlah Lawrence]

Nurses (all licensures and all skill levels)  in California are usually represented by Unions/Nursing Associations that negotiates nursing contracts in both the public and private sectors, therefore pay is generally equitable and supports the cost of living in California. Benefits is also a part of the contract negotiations.  Nurses play a vital role in these negotiations. Experience, specific skill-sets, and longevity with an entity will allow for higher wages on an incremental basis.

Per diem nurses are  unrepresented unless they have a contract with represented entities, and therefore are not always adequately compensated in California.

[Karin Zonneveld]

On 10/3/2024 at 2:56 PM, Dorlah Lawrence said:

Nurses (all licensures and all skill levels)  in California are usually represented by Unions/Nursing Associations that negotiates nursing contracts in both the public and private sectors, therefore pay is generally equitable and supports the cost of living in California. Benefits is also a part of the contract negotiations.  Nurses play a vital role in these negotiations. Experience, specific skill-sets, and longevity with an entity will allow for higher wages on an incremental basis.

Per diem nurses are  unrepresented unless they have a contract with represented entities, and therefore are not always adequately compensated in California.

Awesome! I'd love to be in California, so it's good to know