Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Bakersfield, CA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$44.44/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $44.44 per hour. This is 85% lower than the California average of $82.39.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages
$44.44/hour
Bakersfield, CA
6% lower than the US average.
$82.39/hour
California
43% higher than the US average.
$47.18/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities
San Luis Obispo, California
$81/hour
This is 45% higher than the Bakersfield average of $44.44.
Palm Springs, California
$75/hour
This is 41% higher than the Bakersfield average of $44.44.
Modesto, California
$88/hour
This is 50% higher than the Bakersfield average of $44.44.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Bakersfield?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health | $68 | $75 |
Last updated on July 29, 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
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Adventist Health
- Bakersfield, CA
$50-74/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Adventist Health
- Bakersfield, CA
$50-74/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Adventist Health
- Bakersfield, CA
$50-74/hour
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