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 $2,221/wk which is 13% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in California include Correctional with average pay of $2,181/wk, Clinic with average pay of $2,162/wk and Skilled Nursing with average pay of $2,139/wk.

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$1,924/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in California is $1,924 per week. This is 24% higher than the US average of $1,456.

Last updated on December 20, 2025. Based on 79 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,924/week

California

24% higher than the US average.

$1,456/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	$2,139	$2,576
Case Management	$2,004	$2,250

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Wyoming	$1,720	$2,240
Oregon	$1,703	$2,099
Colorado	$1,635	$1,980
Montana	$1,628	$2,125
Idaho	$1,627	$2,019
Washington	$1,583	$2,131
New Mexico	$1,210	$2,278

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Catalytic Solutions	$2,800	$2,800
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel	$2,380	$2,380
3B Healthcare Inc.	$2,370	$2,370
Compunnel Healthcare	$2,320	$2,320
B2B Staffing Services, Inc.	$2,312	$2,312
MedCadre	$2,250	$2,250
Strategic Care Staffing Inc	$2,221	$2,286
TheraEX Staffing Services	$2,172	$2,172
Connected Health Care	$2,142	$2,142
Stability Healthcare	$2,133	$2,133

Last updated on December 20, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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