Average Mother Baby Nurse Salary in California
Mother baby nurses in California earn an average of $125,506 per year (or $60.34 per hour).
California mother baby nurses earn 51% higher than the national average salary for mother baby nurses, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Mother baby nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $167,631 | $80 |
| 75th Percentile | $157,823 | $75 |
| Median | $126,862 | $60 |
| 25th Percentile | $100,161 | $48 |
80% of California mother baby nurses earn between $79,018 and $167,631.
Cost-of-living adjusted mother baby nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California mother baby nurses earn about $113,683 per year. Cost-of-living in California is 10% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
Mother baby nurses salaries in other states
| Oregon | $100,526 per year |
| Massachusetts | $107,366 per year |
| Washington | $91,927 per year |
| New York | $95,186 per year |
| Nevada | $97,328 per year |
| New Jersey | $91,728 per year |
| Connecticut | $89,571 per year |
| Minnesota | $81,272 per year |
| Maryland | $83,616 per year |
| Arizona | $83,348 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in California?
| Transport Nurse | $150,607 per year |
| Transplant Nurse | $144,331 per year |
| Fertility Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Reproductive Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $139,102 per year |
| Womens Health Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| ENT Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Cath Lab Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $130,735 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $130,735 per year |
At a $125,506 average annual salary, mother baby nurses in California tend to earn less than transport nurses ($150,607), transplant nurses ($144,331), fertility nurses ($142,700), reproductive nurses ($142,700), endoscopy nurses ($139,102), womens health nurses ($135,964), ENT nurses ($135,964), cath lab nurses ($135,964), primary care nurses ($130,735), and nurse educators ($130,735).
More about mother baby nurses
A postpartum or mother baby nurse cares for newborns and mothers after birth. They ensure mothers have the support they need to recover, while also teaching them how to care for their baby.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
