How much does a Clinical Intake Nurse make in California? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Intake Nurse in California is $96,216 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Clinical Intake Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,118
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,715 to $105,586
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,797

Key Factors That Influence Clinical Intake Nurse Salaries

A Clinical Intake 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 Clinical Intake Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinical Intake 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): $92,221
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,407
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,914
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,558
  • Expert (over 8 years): $98,819
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Clinical Intake Nurse less than 1 year $92,221
Early Career Level Clinical Intake Nurse 1-2 years $92,407
Mid-Level Level Clinical Intake Nurse 2-4 years $94,914
Senior-Level Level Clinical Intake Nurse 5-8 years $98,558
Expert Level Clinical Intake Nurse over 8 years $98,819

Top Paying Cities for Clinical Intake 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: $96,381
  • West Hollywood: $96,312
  • Dodgertown: $96,380

Clinical Intake Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Clinical Intake Nurse roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Clinical Intake Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Clinical Intake Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Clinical Intake Nurse

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking $110,648 $53.0 15%
Biotechnology $108,243 $52.0 12%
Energy & Utilities $103,432 $50.0 7%
Insurance $101,026 $49.0 5%

Clinical Intake Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinical Intake 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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Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$89,715
Average $96,216/year
$105,586
$7,476
Average $8,018/month
$8,799
$1,725
Average $1,850/week
$2,031
$43
Average $46/hour
$51
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $105,586 $8,799 $2,031 $51
Average $96,216 $8,018 $1,850 $46
25th Percentile $89,715 $7,476 $1,725 $43

Find Your Next Clinical Intake Nurse Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Clinical Intake Nurse job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

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