Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$2,413/week
The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in California is $2,413 per week. This is 11% higher than the US average of $2,157.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 29 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,413/week
California
11% higher than the US average.
$2,157/week
United States
Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
Vallejo, California pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,431 per week, followed by San Leandro, California ($2,174). Vallejo, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,707. For comparison, the California average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,413 per week — Vallejo, California pays 1% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, California | $2,431 | $2,707 |
| San Leandro, California | $2,174 | $2,271 |
How does the pay for Travel Psychiatric Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,453 per week, followed by New Mexico ($2,370) and Montana ($2,348). Montana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,660. For comparison, the California average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,413 per week — Colorado pays 2% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $2,453 | $3,384 |
| New Mexico | $2,370 | $2,806 |
| Montana | $2,348 | $3,660 |
| Oregon | $2,322 | $2,581 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in California?
Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $3,258 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses ($3,202) and Aequor Healthcare ($2,736). For comparison, the California average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,413 per week — Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays 35% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $3,258 | $3,258 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $3,202 | $3,202 |
| Aequor Healthcare | $2,736 | $2,736 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,707 | $2,707 |
| Bestica | $2,606 | $2,606 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,578 | $2,578 |
| Health Saviours | $2,560 | $2,560 |
| Care Career | $2,547 | $2,547 |
| HCS 247 | $2,541 | $2,541 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,520 | $2,650 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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