Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: California

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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 36% higher than the US average of $51.72.

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

36% higher than the US average.

$51.72/hour

United States

How does the pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

Only Colorado reports pay data for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $54 per hour. Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the California average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $81 per hour — Colorado pays 33% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Colorado	$54	$60

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in California?

Adventist Health pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $68 per hour, followed by Tenet Desert ($67) and Perm Staff Jobs ($63). For comparison, the California average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $81 per hour — Adventist Health pays 16% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Adventist Health	$68	$68
Tenet Desert	$67	$67
Perm Staff Jobs	$63	$63
Community Medical Centers	$57	$58

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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