Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,910/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $2,910 per week. This is 16% higher than the California average of $2,433.

Last updated on February 23, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,910/week

Bakersfield, CA

17% higher than the US average.

$2,433/week

California

1% higher than the US average.

$2,417/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,424/week

This is 20% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,910.

San Diego, California

$2,748/week

This is 6% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,910.

Lodi, California

$2,056/week

This is 42% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,910.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Bakersfield?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Case Management$3,378$3,378
Labor and Delivery$3,200$3,400
Med Surg$2,910$2,910
Med Surg / Telemetry$2,910$2,910
Telemetry$2,910$2,910
First Assist$2,850$3,246
OR - Operating Room$2,850$3,246
OR Circulate$2,850$3,246
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Bakersfield?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
3B Healthcare Inc.$2,910$2,910
TheraEX Staffing Services$2,826$2,826
First Connect Health$2,704$3,391
Meda Health$2,681$2,681
Voca Healthcare$2,576$2,576
Care Career$2,558$2,558
Trustaff$2,511$2,511
Genie Healthcare$2,471$2,471
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,379$2,909
Magnet Medical$2,352$2,352

Last updated on February 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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