Average Travel Nurse Salary

$3,309/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Diego, CA is $3,309 per week. This is 20% higher than the California average of $2,645.

Last updated on August 19, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages

$3,309/week

San Diego, CA

34% higher than the US average.

$2,645/week

California

17% higher than the US average.

$2,184/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$2,886/week

This is 8% higher than the San Diego average of $2,663.

Fort Defiance, Arizona

$2,625/week

This is 1% lower than the San Diego average of $2,663.

Salt Lake City, Utah

$2,183/week

This is 22% lower than the San Diego average of $2,663.

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