Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary Guide: California

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs in California?

The highest paying employer in California for Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs is Kaiser Permanente, paying up to $77/hr. This is 14% higher than the average pay for Labor and Delivery Nurse roles in California.

Q: What cities in California pay the most for Labor and Delivery Nurses?

Palo Alto is currently the highest paying city in California for Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs, paying up to $108/hr. This is 34% higher than the average pay for Labor and Delivery Nurse roles in California. Other top paying cities include Oakland, paying up to $127/hr, Los Angeles, paying up to $95/hr, and Santa Clara, paying up to $87/hr.

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Average Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary

$66.23/hour

The average salary for a Labor and Delivery Nurse in California is $66.23 per hour. This is 22% higher than the US average of $51.45.

Last updated on March 1, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$66.23/hour

California

22% higher than the US average.

$51.45/hour

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Labor and Delivery Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Palo Alto, California	$100	$108
Oakland, California	$98	$127
Los Angeles, California	$80	$95
Santa Clara, California	$79	$87
Glendale, California	$71	$75
Los Gatos, California	$68	$95
Mountain View, California	$60	$95
San Jose, California	$68	$95

How does the pay for Labor and Delivery Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Oregon	$69	$90
Idaho	$50	$50
Texas	$49	$52
Colorado	$49	$56

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs in California?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Kaiser Permanente	$77	$122
Adventist Health	$64	$70
Stability Direct	$57	$57
Community Medical Centers	$54	$60
Core Medical-Perm	$53	$53
Tenet North Cal	$12	$12
Tenet Desert	$12	$12

Last updated on March 1, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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