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RN Emergency Services
CommonSpirit Health · Bakersfield, CA
$45.55–$79.04/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in Delano, CA
Registered Nurses in the Delano area earn a median of $61.30 per hour, about $127,510 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $50.50 and $75.17. That ranks 24th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 12th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 10 open roles with published pay are listed for Delano and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Delano and what they pay.
- $61.30median pay per hour, Bakersfield
- $50–$75typical range per hour
- 5,410registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 10open roles with published pay in the metro area
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CommonSpirit Health · Bakersfield, CA
$45.55–$79.04/ hour
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RN Cath Lab
CommonSpirit Health · Bakersfield, CA
$45.55–$79.04/ hour
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RN Infusion Center
CommonSpirit Health · Bakersfield, CA
$45.55–$79.04/ hour
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
RN Analyst Revenue Integrity
CommonSpirit Health · Bakersfield, CA
$45.55–$79.04/ hour
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
RN Med Surg Tele 2W
CommonSpirit Health · Bakersfield, CA
$45.55–$79.04/ hour
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
RN PICU
CommonSpirit Health · Bakersfield, CA
$45.55–$79.04/ hour
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
RN ICU
CommonSpirit Health · Bakersfield, CA
$45.55–$79.04/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Care Coordinator RN
CommonSpirit Health · Bakersfield, CA
$45.55–$79.04/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
RN Emergency DT
CommonSpirit Health · Bakersfield, CA
$45.55–$79.04/ hour
More open Registered Nurse roles in Delano
1 more open role from employers in Delano. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
RN, Medical ICU (Per-Diem, Day Shift)
Adventist Health · Delano, CA
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Delano, CA
The metro median is 9% below the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,410 registered nurses employed in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area, 16.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $44.87 | $93,330 | in line with U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $50.50 | $105,040 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Median | $61.30 | $127,510 | 36% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $75.17 | $156,350 | 67% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $87.34 | $181,670 | 94% above U.S. median |
How Delano ranks
- 24th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 12th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 19th of 23 California metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), 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 $61.30 median hour buys what $60.76 buys at the national price level, 35% 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$2,207
- Per year: $110,340
- Per month: $9,195
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 registered nurse 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 registered nurses.
| 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porterville, CA | 24 mi | $57.77/hr | 63,517 |
| Tulare, CA | 30 mi | $57.77/hr | 72,601 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 31 mi | $61.30/hr | 417,468 |
| Visalia, CA | 39 mi | $57.77/hr | 146,271 |
| Hanford, CA | 44 mi | $62.86/hr | 60,594 |
| Fresno, CA | 76 mi | $60.88/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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Delano, CA?
Registered Nurses in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area have a median pay of $61.30 per hour, about $127,510 a year. The middle half earn between $50.50 and $75.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Delano a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Bakersfield-Delano ranks 12th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 24th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Delano?
We list 10 open roles 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 registered nurse?
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 RN pay reportDelano, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 16 postings$106.18/ hr$59–$119
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 8 postings$103.75/ hr$90–$113
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 7 postings$85.12/ hr$73–$111
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2What they are offering now
Low$50Median$66.48High$79
536 RN postings with published pay in California, 518 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 536 RN roles
- RN Float PoolPer diem$103.83–$112.14/ hour
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