PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Manager Nursing Endoscopy
CommonSpirit Health · Bakersfield, CA
$54.19–$88.54/ hour
Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Bakersfield, CA
Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Bakersfield area centers on $61.71 per hour, or about $128,360 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.41 and the upper quarter over $82.27. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Bakersfield. That ranks 52nd of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 60th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bakersfield.
- $61.71median pay per hour, Bakersfield
- $36–$82typical range per hour
- 1,110nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 6% below the California statewide median of $65.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,110 medical and health services managers employed in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area, 3.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.18 | $66,930 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.41 | $75,730 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Median | $61.71 | $128,360 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $82.27 | $171,120 | 45% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $101.27 | $210,640 | 79% above U.S. median |
How Bakersfield ranks
- 52nd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 60th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 15th of 22 California metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Bakersfield
- Overall prices in Bakersfield-Delano run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $61.71 median hour buys what $61.17 buys at the national price level, 8% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Bakersfield paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,222
- Per year: $111,078
- Per month: $9,256
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bakersfield-Delano metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bakersfield
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $132 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,442 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,746 |
Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Bakersfield
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Bakersfield, 0 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventist Health Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Kern Medical Center Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Good Samaritan Hospital, Lp Bakersfield, CA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc Bakersfield, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Kern County
HRSA lists 29 active primary care shortage designations that include Kern County (7 geographic, 2 population-group, 20 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delano, CA | 31 mi | $61.71/hr | 53,198 |
| Porterville, CA | 49 mi | $58.13/hr | 63,517 |
| Tulare, CA | 61 mi | $58.13/hr | 72,601 |
| Lancaster, CA | 67 mi | $61.28/hr | 167,426 |
| Visalia, CA | 69 mi | $58.13/hr | 146,271 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 72 mi | $61.28/hr | 229,159 |
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License and tax basics in California
California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Bakersfield, CA?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area have a median pay of $61.71 per hour, about $128,360 a year. The middle half earn between $36.41 and $82.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bakersfield a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
Bakersfield-Delano ranks 60th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 52nd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Bakersfield?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Bakersfield. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bakersfield.
Do I need a California license to work in Bakersfield as a nurse manager & leadership?
California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Bakersfield in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 29 active primary care shortage designations that include Kern County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bakersfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bakersfield is $132 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Bakersfield?
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Your Nurse Leader pay reportBakersfield, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 2 postings$95.54/ hr$76–$115
- Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSacramento, CA · 2 postings$94.05/ hr$59–$127
- Veterans Health AdministrationLong Beach, CA · 3 postings$80.49/ hr$48–$110
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Low$50Median$71.37High$102
57 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in California, 51 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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