Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Lakewood, CA
Average Nurse Manager Salary
$51.05/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Lakewood, CA is $51.05 per hour. This is 44% lower than the California average of $73.53.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Manager salaries in Lakewood, CA compared to State and National Averages
$51.05/hour
Lakewood, CA
24% higher than the US average.
$73.53/hour
California
47% higher than the US average.
$38.63/hour
United States
How Nurse Manager Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities
How Nurse Manager Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities
Houston, Texas
$45/hour
This is 14% lower than the Lakewood average of $51.05.
Independence, Missouri
$33/hour
This is 53% lower than the Lakewood average of $51.05.
Sanford, Florida
$34/hour
This is 49% lower than the Lakewood average of $51.05.
What cities in California pay the most for Nurse Managers?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Modesto, California | $77 | $85 |
| Turlock, California | $73 | $74 |
Last updated on January 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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