Average Travel Nurse Salary

$3,087/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,087 per week. This is 29% higher than the US average of $2,181.

Last updated on August 2, 2026. Based on 53 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,087/week

Santa Cruz, CA

29% higher than the US average.

$2,181/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities

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San Jose, California

$3,062/week

This is 9% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,800.

Salinas, California

$2,895/week

This is 3% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,800.

Redwood City, California

$3,071/week

This is 9% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,800.

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