Average Travel Nurse Manager Salary

$3,446/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse Manager in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,446 per week. This is 5% higher than the California average of $3,268.

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,446/week

Santa Cruz, CA

36% higher than the US average.

$3,268/week

California

32% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Manager Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities

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San Leandro, California

$2,830/week

This is 9% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,561.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,683/week

This is 5% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,561.

Gunnison, Colorado

$2,922/week

This is 12% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,561.

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 ($3,446) and San Luis Obispo, California ($3,067). For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Nurse Managers is $3,446 per week — Los Angeles, California pays 43% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Los Angeles, California$4,939$4,939
Santa Cruz, California$3,446$3,754
San Luis Obispo, California$3,067$3,482
San Francisco, California$3,038$3,038
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse Manager jobs in Santa Cruz?

Host Healthcare pays Travel Nurse Managers the most, averaging $3,754 per week, followed by GQR Healthcare ($3,424) and Uniti Med ($3,424). For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Nurse Managers is $3,446 per week — Host Healthcare pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$3,754$3,754
GQR Healthcare$3,424$3,424
Uniti Med$3,424$3,424
TRS Healthcare$3,350$3,350
Anders Group$3,279$3,279

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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