Float Nurse Salary Guide: California

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Average Float Nurse Salary

$71.45/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in California is $71.45 per hour. This is 41% higher than the US average of $42.35.

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Float Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$71.45/hour

California

41% higher than the US average.

$42.35/hour

United States

How does the pay for Float Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

Colorado pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Idaho ($50) and Michigan ($43). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the California average for Float Nurses is $71 per hour — Colorado pays 22% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Colorado	$56	$63
Idaho	$50	$50
Michigan	$43	$43
Utah	$43	$50

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in California?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Tenet Desert ($63) and Community Medical Centers ($58). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the California average for Float Nurses is $71 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$65	$75
Tenet Desert	$63	$67
Community Medical Centers	$58	$59

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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