Registered Nurse Salary Comparison

Seattle, WAvsSan Francisco, CA

Higher Salary

San Francisco, CA

pays $12,113 more (11.0% higher)

But Seattle, WA has better purchasing power after cost of living!

Seattle, WA

$97,910

/year

Hourly Rate$47.07/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$61,155
Senior Level (90th %)$146,603
Cost of Living Index149.6
COL-Adjusted Salary$65,448
Jobs in Area4,086
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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

Seattle, WA
San Francisco, CA
Median Salary
$97,910
$110,023
Entry Level (10th %)
$61,155
$68,743
Senior Level (90th %)
$146,603
$161,680
COL-Adjusted Salary
$65,448
$64,987