Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$2,520/week

The average salary for a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,520 per week. This is 9% lower than the California average of $2,744.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 11 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,520/week

San Diego, CA

12% higher than the US average.

$2,744/week

California

20% higher than the US average.

$2,205/week

United States

How Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Moreno Valley, California

$2,682/week

This is 8% higher than the San Diego average of $2,460.

Los Angeles, California

$2,592/week

This is 5% higher than the San Diego average of $2,460.

Glendale, California

$2,350/week

This is 5% lower than the San Diego average of $2,460.

Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?

San Leandro, California pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,336 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($3,327) and San Jose, California ($3,320). Roseville, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,768. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,520 per week — San Leandro, California pays 32% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Leandro, California$3,336$3,600
Santa Clara, California$3,327$3,421
San Jose, California$3,320$3,334
Roseville, California$3,317$3,768
Vallejo, California$3,307$3,710
Oakland, California$3,290$3,470
Vacaville, California$3,273$3,442
Downey, California$3,243$3,400
Walnut Creek, California$3,201$3,251
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in San Diego?

Talent4Health pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,076 per week, followed by The Judge Group ($2,909) and AMN Healthcare Nursing ($2,686). Talent4Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,077. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,520 per week — Talent4Health pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Talent4Health$3,076$3,077
The Judge Group$2,909$2,909
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,686$2,686
TravSource$2,639$2,639
Solomon Page$2,628$2,628
HonorVet Technologies$2,600$2,600
Bestica$2,599$2,758
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,570$2,570
TRS Healthcare$2,556$2,556
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,501$2,501

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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