nursejournal.org › state › californiaTop Private Nursing Schools In California | NurseJournal.org Nov 12, 2021 · RNs in California also earn the highest salaries in the U.S., earning a mean wage of about $113,240. Graduates from California RN programs can look forward to a bright job outlook. The number of RNs in the state is projected to increase by 16.7% between 2018 and 2028, according to Projections Central, compared to a projected 12.1% nationwide ...