Travel Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Correctional Nurse Salary
$2,262/week
The average salary for a Travel Correctional Nurse in California is $2,262 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $2,174.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 43 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Correctional Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,262/week
California
4% higher than the US average.
$2,174/week
United States
Average Travel Correctional Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Correctional Nurses?
Only Downey, California reports pay data for Travel Correctional Nurses, averaging $2,200 per week. For comparison, the California average for Travel Correctional Nurses is $2,262 per week — Downey, California pays 3% less.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Downey, California | $2,200 | $2,200 |
How does the pay for Travel Correctional Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Washington pays Travel Correctional Nurses the most, averaging $2,561 per week, followed by Colorado ($2,441) and Arizona ($2,098). Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,012. For comparison, the California average for Travel Correctional Nurses is $2,262 per week — Washington pays 13% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $2,561 | $3,012 |
| Colorado | $2,441 | $2,886 |
| Arizona | $2,098 | $2,506 |
| Michigan | $2,006 | $2,626 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Correctional Nurse jobs in California?
AB Staffing Solutions pays Travel Correctional Nurses the most, averaging $2,907 per week, followed by Genie Healthcare ($2,846) and GLC On-The-Go ($2,662). AB Staffing Solutions also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,477. For comparison, the California average for Travel Correctional Nurses is $2,262 per week — AB Staffing Solutions pays 28% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| AB Staffing Solutions | $2,907 | $3,477 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,846 | $2,854 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,662 | $2,823 |
| GQR Healthcare | $2,177 | $2,200 |
| NuWest Travel Nursing | $2,101 | $2,200 |
| Uniti Med | $2,061 | $2,200 |
| Care Career | $2,026 | $3,038 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $1,988 | $1,988 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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