salary$128,810 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$87,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,020per year
Jobs in the area5,620people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Bakersfield?
Cheap. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 18.8% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $128,810 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $87,760 and $162,020.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 18.8% of the median registered nurse 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.