Average Travel Nurse Manager Salary

$3,368/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse Manager in California is $3,368 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $3,175.

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on 68 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse Manager salaries in California compared to National Averages

$3,368/week

California

6% higher than the US average.

$3,175/week

United States

Average Travel Nurse Manager Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Nurse Managers?

Los Angeles, California pays Travel Nurse Managers the most, averaging $4,939 per week, followed by Santa Cruz, California ($3,478) and San Luis Obispo, California ($3,047). For comparison, the California average for Travel Nurse Managers is $3,368 per week — Los Angeles, California pays 47% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Los Angeles, California$4,939$4,939
Santa Cruz, California$3,478$3,754
San Luis Obispo, California$3,047$3,482
How does the pay for Travel Nurse Managers in California compare to nearby states?

Montana pays Travel Nurse Managers the most, averaging $3,188 per week, followed by Colorado ($2,730) and New Mexico ($2,280). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,462. For comparison, the California average for Travel Nurse Managers is $3,368 per week — Montana pays 5% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montana$3,188$3,400
Colorado$2,730$3,462
New Mexico$2,280$2,827
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse Manager jobs in California?

GQR Healthcare pays Travel Nurse Managers the most, averaging $4,560 per week, followed by American Traveler ($4,307) and Medlivo ($4,273). GQR Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,939. For comparison, the California average for Travel Nurse Managers is $3,368 per week — GQR Healthcare pays 35% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GQR Healthcare$4,560$4,939
American Traveler$4,307$4,307
Medlivo$4,273$4,310
Accurate Healthcare Staffing$3,975$3,975
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$3,805$4,560
Host Healthcare$3,655$4,599
MedSource LLC$3,608$3,641
Cure Healthcare Staffing$3,605$3,605
First Connect Health$3,605$3,605
The Good Life MedStaff$3,565$4,072

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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