Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$80.97/hour
The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in California is $80.97 per hour. This is 34% higher than the US average of $53.58.
Last updated on April 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$80.97/hour
California
34% higher than the US average.
$53.58/hour
United States
How does the pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Texas ($52). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the California average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $81 per hour — Colorado pays 29% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $57 | $67 |
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in California?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $79 per hour, followed by Tenet Desert ($71) and Adventist Health ($70). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $104. For comparison, the California average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $81 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $79 | $104 |
| Tenet Desert | $71 | $75 |
| Adventist Health | $70 | $70 |
| Community Medical Centers | $59 | $59 |
Last updated on April 15, 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, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Adventist Health
- San Luis Obispo, CA
$146K-219K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$59-91/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$51-82/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$52-67/hour
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