salary$165,580 a year$80 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$106,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$205,450per year
Jobs in the area430people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Bakersfield?
Cheap. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 14.6% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $165,580 a year ($80 an hour). Most earn between $106,710 and $205,450.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 14.6% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area.