PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Manager Nursing Endoscopy
CommonSpirit Health · Bakersfield, CA
$54.19–$88.54/ hour
Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Delano, CA
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Delano area earn a median of $61.71 per hour, about $128,360 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $36.41 and $82.27. That ranks 52nd of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 60th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Delano and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Delano.
- $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 in the metro area
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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 Delano 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 Delano
- 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 Delano 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 Delano
| 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 Delano
CMS lists 1 hospital in Delano, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Delano Delano, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville, CA | 24 mi | $58.13/hr | 63,517 |
| Tulare, CA | 30 mi | $58.13/hr | 72,601 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 31 mi | $61.71/hr | 417,468 |
| Visalia, CA | 39 mi | $58.13/hr | 146,271 |
| Hanford, CA | 44 mi | $58.04/hr | 60,594 |
| Fresno, CA | 76 mi | $65.11/hr | 550,105 |
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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 Delano, 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 Delano 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 Delano?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Bakersfield-Delano area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Delano.
Do I need a California license to work in Delano 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 Delano 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 Delano?
The federal per diem benchmark in Delano 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.
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Your Nurse Leader pay reportDelano, 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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
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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.
3Open now: 57 Nurse Leader roles
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