Healthcare jobs in Bakersfield, CA
Nurse practitioner and physician assistant jobs in Bakersfield, CA
14 open nurse practitioner and physician assistant jobs in Bakersfield, California, at 9 employers, typically posting $84.13–$85 an hour. Diagnose, treat and prescribe as an advanced practice provider in clinics, hospitals and urgent care.
- 25th percentile$84.13/hr
- Median (50th)$85/hr
- 75th percentile$85/hr
- Distinct posted rates4
- Jobs stating an hourly rate4
- Employers4
The median is the middle of the 4 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $84.13–$85 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest nurse practitioner and physician assistant jobs in Bakersfield
Checked 5 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
$80–$90/hr
$72.00–$91.00/hr- $200,000/yr
- $85/hr
- $100,000–$180,000/yr
$132,384–$198,577/yr- $150,000–$190,000/yr
$170,000–$190,000/yr
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Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Medical assistants, Imaging
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Places: Nurses, Allied health, Doctors, NPs & PAs
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NPs & PAs occupations in Bakersfield
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What nurse practitioner and physician assistant jobs pay in Bakersfield
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 4 posted hourly rates from 4 employers, median $85/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists(29-1123 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1123)) | $60.33 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | $125,490 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | 310 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $36.60 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | $76,130 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | 1,480 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) |
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $61.93 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | $128,810 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | 5,620 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors(21-1018 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 21-1018)) | $28.67 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | $59,620 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | 1,730 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians(29-2034 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2034)) | $47.70 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | $99,210 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | 450 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) |
| Speech-Language Pathologists(29-1127 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1127)) | $56.42 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | $117,350 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | 310 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists(29-1031 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1031)) | $43.63 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | $90,760 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | 110 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) |
| Medical Assistants(31-9092 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9092)) | $22.39 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | $46,560 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | 2,340 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) |
| Dental Assistants(31-9091 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9091)) | $23.12 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | $48,100 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) | 990 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Bakersfield-Delano, CA area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Bakersfield-Delano, CA metropolitan area.
Employers hiring NPs & PAs in Bakersfield, CA
- Pediatric Associates Family of Companies4 open in Bakersfield
- Emergency Physicians Urgent Care2 open in Bakersfield
- Marathon Health2 open in Bakersfield
- Adventist Health1 open in Bakersfield
- Clinica Sierra Vista1 open in Bakersfield
- Concentra1 open in Bakersfield
- Southern California Orthopedic Institute1 open in Bakersfield
- VITAS Healthcare1 open in Bakersfield
- Vituity1 open in Bakersfield
Nurse practitioner and physician assistant jobs in Bakersfield, CA: common questions
What do nurse practitioner and physician assistant jobs in Bakersfield, CA pay?
Across 4 open nurse practitioner and physician assistant jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 4 employers, the middle half pays $84.13–$85 an hour, median $85.
Who has the most nurse practitioner and physician assistant jobs in Bakersfield, CA?
By open jobs on this board: Pediatric Associates Family of Companies (4), Emergency Physicians Urgent Care (2) and Marathon Health (2).
What do you need to get hired?
A state NP (APRN) license with national board certification, or PA-C certification and a state PA license. Each posting lists its own requirements.
Sources and method
- CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Bakersfield, CA, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 5 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Bakersfield-Delano, CA metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
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CareJobs.Now. (2026). Nurse practitioner and physician assistant jobs in Bakersfield, CA. Data as of 5 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/california/bakersfield/nurse-practitioners