Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA
Average Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary
$64.42/hour
The average salary for a Labor and Delivery Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $64.42 per hour. This is 21% lower than the California average of $77.73.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages
$64.42/hour
Santa Cruz, CA
25% higher than the US average.
$77.73/hour
California
38% higher than the US average.
$48.56/hour
United States
How Labor and Delivery Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
How Labor and Delivery Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
Downey, California
$51/hour
This is 26% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $64.42.
Denver, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 14% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $64.42.
Fort Collins, Colorado
$55/hour
This is 17% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $64.42.
What cities in California pay the most for Labor and Delivery Nurses?
Clovis, California pays Labor and Delivery Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Fresno, California ($71). Clovis, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $97. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Registered Nurses is $64 per hour — Clovis, California pays 14% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $73 | $97 |
| Fresno, California | $71 | $97 |
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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