PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Nurse Practitioner, Palliative
AccentCare · Glendale, CA
$75.00–$80.00/ hour
Nurse Practitioner jobs in South Gate, CA
The median nurse practitioner pay in the South Gate area is $79.09 per hour ($164,510 a year), with the typical range running from $67.42 to $88.78. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for South Gate and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 85 hospitals in the South Gate metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near South Gate.
- $79.09median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $67–$89typical range per hour
- 6,400nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Nurse Practitioner roles near South Gate
Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner
MemorialCare · Long Beach, CA
$160k–$226k/ year
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Virtual Family Nurse Practitioner - CA Licensed
One Medical · Los Angeles, CA
$59.10–$65.50/ hour
Per diemPosted 22 days ago
NP, Cardiovascular Per-diem/Day (8-hour)
MemorialCare · Fountain Valley, CA
$69.68–$109.38/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
RN, Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery
MemorialCare · Long Beach, CA
$79.78–$99.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
NP, Cardiovascular
MemorialCare · Fountain Valley, CA
$69.68–$109.38/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MemorialCare | 4 | $89.59 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $77.50 |
| One Medical | 1 | $62.30 |
Nurse Practitioner pay in South Gate, CA
The metro median is 1% below the California statewide median of $80.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 6,400 nurse practitioners employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.52).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $60.92 | $126,710 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $67.42 | $140,230 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Median | $79.09 | $164,510 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $88.78 | $184,660 | 43% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $102.10 | $212,370 | 64% above U.S. median |
How South Gate ranks
- 12th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 43rd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th of 24 California metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in South Gate
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $79.09 median hour buys what $69.64 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 South Gate paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,847
- Per year: $142,362
- Per month: $11,864
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in South Gate
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
Travel nurse practitioner 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 the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area
CMS lists 85 hospitals in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, 27 of the 66 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Newport Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Keck Hospital Of Usc Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital Santa Monica, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Mary Medical Center Long Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center Anaheim, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 Los Angeles County
HRSA lists 99 active primary care shortage designations that include Los Angeles County (3 geographic, 9 population-group, 87 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 Practitioner pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood, CA | 1 mi | $79.09/hr | 63,596 |
| Huntington Park, CA | 3 mi | $79.09/hr | 52,166 |
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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 practitioners make in South Gate, CA?
Nurse Practitioners in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $79.09 per hour, about $164,510 a year. The middle half earn between $67.42 and $88.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is South Gate a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 43rd of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 12th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in South Gate?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near South Gate.
Do I need a California license to work in South Gate as a nurse practitioner?
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 South Gate in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 99 active primary care shortage designations that include Los Angeles 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 South Gate?
The federal per diem benchmark in South Gate is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place nurse practitioners in South Gate?
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Your NP pay reportSouth Gate, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 2 postings$117.72/ hr$101–$135
- Valley Children's HealthcareFresno, CA · 2 postings$103.69/ hr$85–$123
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
- Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
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Low$69Median$91.13High$109
45 NP postings with published pay in California, 41 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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