Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,526/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,526 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,619.
Last updated on October 18, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,526/week
California
4% lower than the US average.
$2,619/week
United States
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
View job details for Short Stay RN - Outpatient
Travel Contract
Short Stay RN - Outpatient
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Anders Group
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,664/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 8 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Short Stay
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Short Stay
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,610/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 5 days ago
View job details for Short Stay RN
Travel Contract
Short Stay RN
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Uniti Med
- 3x12 hrs, Rotating
- Referral Bonus
$2,305/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 4 days ago
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