Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Bakersfield, CA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$68.95/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $68.95 per hour. This is 6% lower than the California average of $72.84.
Last updated on December 23, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages
$68.95/hour
Bakersfield, CA
42% higher than the US average.
$72.84/hour
California
45% higher than the US average.
$39.78/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities
Fresno, California
$62/hour
This is 11% lower than the Bakersfield average of $68.95.
Modesto, California
$75/hour
This is 8% higher than the Bakersfield average of $68.95.
Reno, Nevada
$38/hour
This is 82% lower than the Bakersfield average of $68.95.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Bakersfield?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health | $58 | $70 |
Last updated on December 23, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director OR - Operating Room
- Adventist Health
- Bakersfield, CA
$146K-219K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ED - Emergency Department
- Adventist Health
- Bakersfield, CA
$126K-189K/year
Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
- Adventist Health
- Bakersfield, CA
$59-81/hour
Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Adventist Health
- Bakersfield, CA
$53-72/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Adventist Health
- Bakersfield, CA
$48-66/hour
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