Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$1,648/week
The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in California is $1,648 per week. This is 10% higher than the US average of $1,491.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 41 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$1,648/week
California
10% higher than the US average.
$1,491/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses?
Alturas, California pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,908 per week, followed by Beverly Hills, California ($1,725). Alturas, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,052. For comparison, the California average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,648 per week — Alturas, California pays 16% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Alturas, California | $1,908 | $2,052 |
| Beverly Hills, California | $1,725 | $1,730 |
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 $1,862 per week. Skilled Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,052. For comparison, the California average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,648 per week — Skilled Nursing earns 13% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $1,862 | $2,052 |
How does the pay for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Wyoming pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,918 per week, followed by Washington ($1,692) and Colorado ($1,654). Wyoming also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,446. For comparison, the California average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,648 per week — Wyoming pays 16% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $1,918 | $2,446 |
| Washington | $1,692 | $2,115 |
| Colorado | $1,654 | $2,404 |
| Montana | $1,624 | $2,078 |
| Idaho | $1,596 | $1,891 |
| Michigan | $1,526 | $1,976 |
| Arizona | $1,471 | $1,922 |
| Oregon | $1,451 | $1,559 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in California?
Genie Healthcare pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $2,507 per week, followed by AB Staffing Solutions ($2,427) and Learnbeyond Healthcare ($2,038). For comparison, the California average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,648 per week — Genie Healthcare pays 52% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Genie Healthcare | $2,507 | $2,507 |
| AB Staffing Solutions | $2,427 | $2,427 |
| Learnbeyond Healthcare | $2,038 | $2,038 |
| Agile Health Tech | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Care Career - LPN/CNA | $1,883 | $1,883 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $1,877 | $1,877 |
| Slate Healthcare | $1,855 | $1,999 |
| Medlivo | $1,806 | $2,025 |
| Prime Staffing | $1,783 | $2,052 |
| Della Infotech Inc | $1,760 | $1,760 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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