Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: California

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

The highest paying specialty in California is LPT - Licensed Psychiatric Technician. Travel roles are currently paying $3,333/wk which is 49% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in California include Behavioral Health with average pay of $2,041/wk, Skilled Nursing with average pay of $1,958/wk and Med Surg with average pay of $1,838/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,697/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in California is $1,697 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $1,622.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,697/week

California

4% higher than the US average.

$1,622/week

United States

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Skilled Nursing	$1,958	$1,958
LPN / LVN	$1,566	$1,730

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Nevada	$1,876	$1,876
Idaho	$1,828	$1,828
Arizona	$1,775	$1,775
Wyoming	$1,690	$1,849
Oregon	$1,673	$1,725
Washington	$1,585	$1,617
Colorado	$1,503	$1,679
Montana	$1,429	$1,930
New Mexico	$1,129	$1,860

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Connected Health Care	$2,142	$2,142
First Connect Health	$2,076	$2,092
GLC On-The-Go	$2,045	$2,045
Uniti Med	$2,041	$2,041
GQR Healthcare	$2,041	$2,041
Assured Nursing	$1,990	$1,990
Encode INC	$1,930	$1,930
Slate Healthcare	$1,882	$1,882
Genie Healthcare	$1,846	$1,846
LanceSoft	$1,844	$1,958

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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