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 2% lower than the California average of $70.65.

Last updated on December 22, 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

43% higher than the US average.

$70.65/hour

California

44% higher than the US average.

$39.46/hour

United States

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Gresham, Oregon

$46/hour

This is 50% lower than the Bakersfield average of $68.95.

Dallas, Texas

$47/hour

This is 48% lower than the Bakersfield average of $68.95.

Waterbury, Connecticut

$37/hour

This is 88% lower than the Bakersfield average of $68.95.

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