Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Bakersfield, CA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$75.41/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $75.41 per hour. This is 4% lower than the California average of $78.50.
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages
$75.41/hour
Bakersfield, CA
39% higher than the US average.
$78.50/hour
California
41% higher than the US average.
$46.03/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities
Hanford, California
$51/hour
This is 47% lower than the Bakersfield average of $75.41.
Los Angeles, California
$51/hour
This is 48% lower than the Bakersfield average of $75.41.
Fontana, California
$51/hour
This is 49% lower than the Bakersfield average of $75.41.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Bakersfield?
Only Adventist Health reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $64 per hour. Adventist Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Registered Nurses is $75 per hour — Adventist Health pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health | $64 | $75 |
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist
- Adventist Health
- Bakersfield, CA
$63-86/hour
Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- Adventist Health
- Bakersfield, CA
$58-79/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Adventist Health
- Bakersfield, CA
$50-74/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Adventist Health
- Bakersfield, CA
$50-74/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
- Adventist Health
- Bakersfield, CA
$50-74/hour
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