Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,980/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $2,980 per week. This is 10% lower than the California average of $3,282.

Last updated on February 2, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$2,980/week

Bakersfield, CA

20% higher than the US average.

$3,282/week

California

27% higher than the US average.

$2,398/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,424/week

This is 11% higher than the Bakersfield average of $2,149.

Torrance, California

$2,758/week

This is 22% higher than the Bakersfield average of $2,149.

Orange, California

$2,281/week

This is 6% higher than the Bakersfield average of $2,149.

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