Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary
Average Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary
$78.63/hour
The average salary for a Labor and Delivery Nurse in California is $78.63 per hour. This is 44% higher than the US average of $44.42.
Last updated on December 20, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$78.63/hour
California
44% higher than the US average.
$44.42/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs in California?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet North Cal | $66 | $67 |
| Adventist Health | $64 | $75 |
| Tenet Desert | $56 | $56 |
Last updated on December 20, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery
- Adventist Health
- Templeton, CA
$146K-219K/year
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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery
- Adventist Health
- San Luis Obispo, CA
$146K-219K/year
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Labor and Delivery
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Labor and Delivery
- Hi-Desert Medical Center
- Joshua Tree, CA
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$135K-216K/year
approximately $72-116/hrView job details for Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
Staff Position
Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- Adventist Health
- San Luis Obispo, CA
$60-90/hour
View job details for Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
Staff Position
Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- Adventist Health
- Templeton, CA
$60-90/hour
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