Travel Nurse Salary Guide: San Diego, CA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,382/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,382 per week. This is 10% lower than the California average of $2,628.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 15 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,382/week
San Diego, CA
7% higher than the US average.
$2,628/week
California
16% higher than the US average.
$2,206/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
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Los Angeles, California
$2,592/week
This is 6% higher than the San Diego average of $2,446.
Los Angeles, California
$2,592/week
This is 6% higher than the San Diego average of $2,446.
Beverly Hills, California
$2,322/week
This is 5% lower than the San Diego average of $2,446.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
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4 agencies can help you get this contract
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ICU RN
- San Diego, California
- UC San Diego Float Pool
- American Traveler and 3 others
UP TO $2,400/wk
Estimated pay packagePosted 1 hour ago
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ICU RN
- San Diego, CA
- Triage Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,400/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 12 days ago
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Travel Contract
ICU RN
- San Diego, CA
- Assured Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,275/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 3 days ago
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Travel Contract
ICU RN
- San Diego, CA
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs
$2,224/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 3 days ago
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Travel Contract
ICU RN
- San Diego, CA
- American Traveler
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,207/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 12 days ago
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