Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in California?

The highest paying specialty in California is Pediatric Cardiology. Travel roles are currently paying $4,095/wk which is 36% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in California include MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit with average pay of $3,523/wk, First Assist with average pay of $3,509/wk and OR Scrub RN with average pay of $3,509/wk.

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$2,615/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,615 per week. This is 17% higher than the US average of $2,176.

Last updated on July 19, 2026. Based on 12,679 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,615/week

California

17% higher than the US average.

$2,176/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Los Gatos, California	$4,207	$4,207
Colton, California	$4,150	$4,150
Weed, California	$3,700	$3,700
Montebello, California	$3,512	$3,777
Santa Maria, California	$3,501	$4,148

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in California?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit	$3,523	$4,067
First Assist	$3,509	$4,566
OR Scrub RN	$3,509	$4,566
CVOR	$3,335	$4,197
Orthopedics	$3,290	$3,552
OR Circulate	$3,244	$4,566

How does the pay for Travel Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Nevada	$2,302	$3,776
Washington	$2,287	$4,294
Oregon	$2,254	$4,262
Montana	$2,232	$3,846
Michigan	$2,221	$4,086
Arizona	$2,185	$3,800
Wyoming	$2,176	$3,788
Idaho	$2,146	$4,094
Colorado	$2,017	$3,840
Utah	$1,913	$14,434

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in California?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Formation, Inc.	$3,700	$3,700
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy	$3,686	$3,686
SambaTraveler	$3,589	$3,589
Halcyon Nurse Staffing	$3,584	$3,584
ATX Learning Healthcare	$3,575	$3,946
Soliant Health	$3,551	$3,713
Bestica	$3,476	$4,835
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division	$3,460	$3,500
Compunnel Healthcare	$3,423	$3,956
ADN Healthcare	$3,398	$4,566