Average Travel Pediatric Nurse Salary

$2,869/week

The average salary for a Travel Pediatric Nurse in California is $2,869 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,475.

Last updated on October 25, 2026. Based on 495 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Pediatric Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,869/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,475/week

United States

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

Roseville, California pays Travel Pediatric Nurses the most, averaging $3,452 per week, followed by Downey, California ($3,410) and Oakland, California ($3,156). Madera, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,935. For comparison, the California average for Travel Pediatric Nurses is $2,869 per week — Roseville, California pays 20% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Roseville, California$3,452$3,672
Downey, California$3,410$3,790
Oakland, California$3,156$3,856
Madera, California$3,107$4,935
Anaheim, California$2,933$3,111
How does the pay for Travel Pediatric Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

Arizona pays Travel Pediatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,486 per week, followed by Colorado ($2,472) and Oregon ($2,471). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,038. For comparison, the California average for Travel Pediatric Nurses is $2,869 per week — Arizona pays 13% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Arizona$2,486$3,700
Colorado$2,472$4,038
Oregon$2,471$2,737
New Mexico$2,331$2,842
Texas$1,875$3,589
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Pediatric Nurse jobs in California?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Pediatric Nurses the most, averaging $3,882 per week, followed by Fastaff Travel Nursing ($3,856) and Secure Nursing Service LLC ($3,780). For comparison, the California average for Travel Pediatric Nurses is $2,869 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 35% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,882$3,882
Fastaff Travel Nursing$3,856$3,856
Secure Nursing Service LLC$3,780$3,780
OneStaff Medical$3,770$3,770
LanceSoft$3,681$3,800
Synergy Medical Staffing$3,553$3,556
Medlivo$3,520$3,708
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$3,504$3,504
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$3,476$3,670
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$3,443$3,470

Last updated on October 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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