Travel Nurse Manager Salary Guide: California
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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