Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Barbara, CA

Average Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$2,002/week

The average salary for a Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,002 per week. This is 10% lower than the US average of $2,206.

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on 65 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Santa Barbara, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,002/week

Santa Barbara, CA

10% lower than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Santa Barbara Compare to Other Cities

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Jackson, Wyoming

$2,322/week

This is 2% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $2,281.

Aurora, Colorado

$2,242/week

This is 2% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $2,281.

Kearney, Nebraska

$2,283/week

This is equal to the Santa Barbara average

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Los Angeles, California pays Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $2,461 per week, followed by Glendale, California ($2,198) and Gardena, California ($2,053). Los Angeles, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,835. For comparison, the California average for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $2,002 per week — Los Angeles, California pays 23% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Los Angeles, California$2,461$2,835
Glendale, California$2,198$2,223
Gardena, California$2,053$2,053

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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