Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary
$80.93/hour
The average salary for a Labor and Delivery Nurse in California is $80.93 per hour. This is 34% higher than the US average of $53.22.
Last updated on October 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$80.93/hour
California
34% higher than the US average.
$53.22/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Labor and Delivery Nurses?
Clovis, California pays Labor and Delivery Nurses the most, averaging $78 per hour, followed by Los Gatos, California ($68) and Mountain View, California ($68). Clovis, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $105. For comparison, the California average for Labor and Delivery Nurses is $81 per hour — Clovis, California pays 3% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $78 | $105 |
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Mountain View, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| San Jose, California | $68 | $95 |
| Santa Clara, California | $68 | $95 |
How does the pay for Labor and Delivery Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Oregon pays Labor and Delivery Nurses the most, averaging $69 per hour, followed by Colorado ($53) and Nevada ($51). Oregon also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $90. For comparison, the California average for Labor and Delivery Nurses is $81 per hour — Oregon pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $69 | $90 |
| Colorado | $53 | $56 |
| Nevada | $51 | $54 |
| Texas | $50 | $60 |
| Arizona | $43 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs in California?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Labor and Delivery Nurses the most, averaging $86 per hour, followed by Tenet North Cal ($70) and Community Medical Centers ($68). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $114. For comparison, the California average for Labor and Delivery Nurses is $81 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $86 | $114 |
| Tenet North Cal | $70 | $70 |
| Community Medical Centers | $68 | $94 |
| Adventist Health | $67 | $75 |
| Tenet Desert | $60 | $60 |
Last updated on October 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery
- Clovis Community Medical Center
- Clovis, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$82-105/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, Labor and Delivery
- Clovis Community Medical Center
- Clovis, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$75-97/hour
Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- Adventist Health
- Templeton, CA
$60-90/hour
Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- Adventist Health
- San Luis Obispo, CA
$60-90/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- Emanuel Medical Center
- Turlock, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$56-83/hour
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