Registered Nurse Salary Comparison

New York, NYvsSan Francisco, CA

Higher Salary

San Francisco, CA

pays $14,669 more (13.3% higher)

But New York, NY has better purchasing power after cost of living!

New York, NY

$95,354

/year

Hourly Rate$45.84/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$64,029
Senior Level (90th %)$141,747
Cost of Living Index128.7
COL-Adjusted Salary$74,090
Jobs in Area5,713
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San Francisco, CA

$110,023

/year

Hourly Rate$52.90/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$68,743
Senior Level (90th %)$161,680
Cost of Living Index169.3
COL-Adjusted Salary$64,987
Jobs in Area4,177
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Visual Comparison

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Median Salary
$95,354
$110,023
Entry Level (10th %)
$64,029
$68,743
Senior Level (90th %)
$141,747
$161,680
COL-Adjusted Salary
$74,090
$64,987