Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$1,641/week
The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in California is $1,641 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $1,499.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 75 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$1,641/week
California
9% higher than the US average.
$1,499/week
United States
What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in California?
Only Skilled Nursing reports pay data among Travel Nursing specialties in California, averaging $2,044 per week. Skilled Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,092. For comparison, the California average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,641 per week — Skilled Nursing earns 24% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $2,044 | $2,092 |
How does the pay for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Oregon pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,904 per week, followed by Wyoming ($1,778) and Idaho ($1,764). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,404. For comparison, the California average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,641 per week — Oregon pays 16% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $1,904 | $2,127 |
| Wyoming | $1,778 | $2,235 |
| Idaho | $1,764 | $2,000 |
| Montana | $1,750 | $2,092 |
| Arizona | $1,475 | $1,829 |
| Colorado | $1,470 | $2,404 |
| New Mexico | $1,371 | $2,182 |
| Texas | $1,335 | $2,200 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in California?
Niktor pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $2,400 per week, followed by Med Ninjas ($2,358) and Bestica ($2,326). AB Staffing Solutions has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,427. For comparison, the California average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,641 per week — Niktor pays 46% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Niktor | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Med Ninjas | $2,358 | $2,358 |
| Bestica | $2,326 | $2,326 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| B2B Staffing Services, Inc. | $2,210 | $2,210 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,202 | $2,202 |
| AB Staffing Solutions | $2,080 | $2,427 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,037 | $2,037 |
| TalentBurst, Inc | $2,010 | $2,010 |
| NuWest Travel Nursing | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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