Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,585/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $2,585 per week. This is 1% lower than the California average of $2,612.

Last updated on December 24, 2025. Based on 2,657 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,585/week

Bakersfield, CA

16% higher than the US average.

$2,612/week

California

17% higher than the US average.

$2,161/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,380/week

This is 9% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,585.

Torrance, California

$2,847/week

This is 9% higher than the Bakersfield average of $2,585.

Modesto, California

$2,576/week

This is equal to the Bakersfield average

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Bakersfield?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OR - Operating Room$3,566$4,113
Interventional Radiology$3,228$3,509
Radiology$3,227$3,227
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Bakersfield?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Talent4Health$3,682$4,802
Integrated Healthcare Services$3,316$3,316
Aptiva Healthcare$3,250$3,400
Fastaff Travel Nursing$3,150$3,150
Springboard Healthcare$3,077$3,077
Source Medical Staffing$3,024$3,024
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab$3,016$3,016
TNAA TotalMed Case Management$3,002$3,002
3B Healthcare Inc.$2,975$2,975
TheraEX Staffing Services$2,852$3,804

Last updated on December 24, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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