Labor & Delivery Nurse salary in California, 2026: $151,091–$167,357 advertised across 35 listings
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 35 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (51) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
- Median advertised range
- $151,091–$167,357
- per year, base pay
- Middle half
- $119,049–$183,477
- 25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
- Listings counted
- 35
- of 86 live Labor & Delivery Nurse listings in California
- As of
- November 8, 2026
- Refreshed hourly from live listings
Median advertised Labor & Delivery Nurse pay by city in California
Each bar runs from the median advertised minimum to the median advertised maximum. Cities with at least three listings, ranked by listing count.
| City | Listings | Median minimum | Median maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 5 | $122,678 | $163,634 |
| Sacramento | 4 | $151,091 | $183,477 |
| Bakersfield | 3 | $94,744 | $164,403 |
| Northridge | 3 | $122,554 | $174,450 |
| San Bernardino | 3 | $167,357 | $167,357 |
By employment type
| Type | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| full-time | 30 | $122,678–$170,425 |
| per diem | 5 | $167,357 |
Employers with the most listings
| Employer | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 31 | $151,091–$172,182 |
| Tenet Healthcare | 2 | $160,784 |
| Trinity Health | 2 | $87,079–$131,050 |
Quick answers
- What does a Labor & Delivery Nurse make in California?
- Across 35 live Labor & Delivery Nurse listings in California with advertised pay, the median base range is $151,091–$167,357 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $119,049 at the low end to $183,477 at the high end.
- Which California cities pay Labor & Delivery Nurses the most?
- Among cities with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are Sacramento ($151,091–$183,477), Northridge ($122,554–$174,450) and San Bernardino ($167,357).
- Does Labor & Delivery Nurse pay differ by employment type in California?
- 30 full-time listings advertise a median of $122,678–$170,425 and 5 per diem listings advertise a median of $167,357.
- Who is hiring Labor & Delivery Nurses in California and what do they offer?
- CommonSpirit Health (31, median $151,091–$172,182), Tenet Healthcare (2, median $160,784) and Trinity Health (2, median $87,079–$131,050).CommonSpirit HealthTenet HealthcareTrinity Health
- How many Labor & Delivery Nurse jobs in California are open right now?
- 86 live Labor & Delivery Nurse listings in California on ScrubHub today, of which 35 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Labor & Delivery Nurse jobs in California
- How is this pay report calculated?
- Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 35 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (51) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
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