Detailed salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is not available for California, however here are a few 2021 statistics for that state according to the bureau:

• Nurse Practitioners
  • Employment: 17,400
  • Average Hourly Wage: $72.99
  • Average Wage: $151,830
• Registered Nurses
  • Employment: 324,400
  • Average Hourly Wage: $59.62
  • Average Wage: $124,000