Travel Nurse Salary Guide: San Francisco, CA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$3,310/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Francisco, CA is $3,310 per week. This is 23% higher than the California average of $2,559.
Last updated on August 15, 2026. Based on 13 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in San Francisco, CA compared to State and National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in San Francisco, CA compared to State and National Averages
$3,310/week
San Francisco, CA
34% higher than the US average.
$2,559/week
California
15% higher than the US average.
$2,188/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Francisco Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Francisco Compare to Other Cities
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Boise City, Idaho
$2,216/week
This is 31% lower than the San Francisco average of $2,893.
Portland, Oregon
$2,177/week
This is 33% lower than the San Francisco average of $2,893.
Prescott, Arizona
$2,138/week
This is 35% lower than the San Francisco average of $2,893.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
View job details for CVICU RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
CVICU RN
- San Francisco, California
- UCSF Health Medical Center
- TNAA TotalMed RN and 5 others
UP TO $3,692/wk
Estimated pay packagePosted 6 hours ago
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View job details for ICU RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- San Francisco, California
- UCSF Health Medical Center
- Triage Staffing and 3 others
UP TO $3,692/wk
Estimated pay packagePosted 6 hours ago
Verified
View job details for CVICU RN
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
CVICU RN
- San Francisco, California
- UCSF Health Medical Center
- TNAA TotalMed RN and 8 others
UP TO $3,692/wk
Estimated pay packagePosted 6 hours ago
Verified
View job details for ICU RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- San Francisco, California
- UCSF Health Medical Center
- TRS Healthcare and 5 others
UP TO $3,585/wk
Estimated pay packagePosted 6 hours ago
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View job details for ICU RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- San Francisco, California
- UCSF Health Medical Center
- Prime Staffing and 3 others
UP TO $3,463/wk
Estimated pay packagePosted 6 hours ago
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