Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$2,487/week

The average salary for a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Santa Maria, CA is $2,487 per week. This is 12% lower than the California average of $2,776.

Last updated on October 15, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Santa Maria, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,487/week

Santa Maria, CA

11% higher than the US average.

$2,776/week

California

20% higher than the US average.

$2,221/week

United States

How Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Santa Maria Compare to Other Cities

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San Luis Obispo, California

$2,586/week

This is 8% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,791.

Bakersfield, California

$2,528/week

This is 10% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,791.

Oxnard, California

$2,342/week

This is 19% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,791.

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

Santa Clara, California pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,326 per week, followed by San Leandro, California ($3,319) and Roseville, California ($3,301). San Leandro, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,882. For comparison, the Santa Maria, CA average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,487 per week — Santa Clara, California pays 34% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Clara, California$3,326$3,421
San Leandro, California$3,319$3,882
Roseville, California$3,301$3,864
Vacaville, California$3,296$3,640
Vallejo, California$3,296$3,718
Walnut Creek, California$3,251$3,251
Glendale, California$3,148$3,488
Loma Linda, California$3,061$3,570
Downey, California$3,056$3,135
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Santa Maria?

Host Healthcare pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,586 per week, followed by Medical Solutions ($2,388). For comparison, the Santa Maria, CA average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,487 per week — Host Healthcare pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$2,586$2,586
Medical Solutions$2,388$2,388

Last updated on October 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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