How much does an A&E Nurse make in California? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an A&E Nurse in California is $81,959 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, an A&E Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,223
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,815 to $92,043
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,400

Key Factors That Influence A&E Nurse Salaries

An A&E Nurse's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects A&E Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an A&E Nurse's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $79,242
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,139
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,239
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,660
  • Expert (over 8 years): $82,940
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level A&E Nurse less than 1 year $79,242
Early Career Level A&E Nurse 1-2 years $80,139
Mid-Level Level A&E Nurse 2-4 years $82,239
Senior-Level Level A&E Nurse 5-8 years $82,660
Expert Level A&E Nurse over 8 years $82,940

Top Paying Cities for A&E Nurse

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $82,101
  • West Hollywood: $82,041
  • Dodgertown: $82,100

A&E Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For A&E Nurse roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, A&E Nurse positions in Software & Networking or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view A&E Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an A&E Nurse

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities $98,351 $47.0 20%
Biotechnology $94,253 $45.0 15%
Insurance $90,155 $43.0 10%
Healthcare $86,057 $41.0 5%

A&E Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an A&E Nurse's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Hourly
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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$73,815
Average $81,959/year
$92,043
$6,151
Average $6,830/month
$7,670
$1,420
Average $1,576/week
$1,770
$35
Average $39/hour
$44
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $92,043 $7,670 $1,770 $44
Average $81,959 $6,830 $1,576 $39
25th Percentile $73,815 $6,151 $1,420 $35

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