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 Correctional. Travel roles are currently paying $2,255/wk which is 21% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in California include Skilled Nursing with average pay of $2,160/wk, Case Management with average pay of $2,000/wk and Hospice with average pay of $1,906/wk.

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Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,781/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in California is $1,781 per week. This is 21% higher than the US average of $1,406.

Last updated on June 30, 2026. Based on 57 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,781/week

California

21% higher than the US average.

$1,406/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Los Angeles, California	$2,000	$2,000
Alturas, California	$1,924	$2,170
Sacramento, California	$1,791	$3,112

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Behavioral Health	$1,857	$3,112

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Washington	$1,741	$2,252
Wyoming	$1,695	$2,221
Colorado	$1,652	$2,404
Oregon	$1,639	$1,804
Arizona	$1,638	$2,265
Michigan	$1,621	$1,976
Montana	$1,533	$2,040

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Genie Healthcare	$2,008	$2,546
Slate Healthcare	$2,003	$2,003
Registry Network Inc.	$1,945	$1,945
LanceSoft	$1,861	$3,112
Prime Staffing	$1,860	$1,860
Skyline Med Staff Home Health	$1,849	$1,851
Care Career	$1,800	$1,800
Della Infotech Inc	$1,760	$1,760
CoreMedical Group	$1,733	$1,810
ProKatchers	$1,730	$1,730

Last updated on June 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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