Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Bakersfield, CA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,509/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $2,509 per week. This is 1% lower than the California average of $2,534.
Last updated on July 7, 2026. Based on 1,211 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,509/week
Bakersfield, CA
13% higher than the US average.
$2,534/week
California
14% higher than the US average.
$2,178/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities
Hanford, California
$2,285/week
This is 10% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,509.
San Luis Obispo, California
$2,463/week
This is 2% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,509.
Santa Monica, California
$2,608/week
This is 4% higher than the Bakersfield average of $2,509.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Bakersfield?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $3,250 | $4,000 |
| Case Management | $3,176 | $3,500 |
| First Assist | $3,141 | $4,208 |
| OR Scrub RN | $3,141 | $4,208 |
| OR Circulate | $3,129 | $4,208 |
| Labor and Delivery | $3,123 | $4,516 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Bakersfield?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Integrated Healthcare Services | $3,604 | $3,604 |
| Medlivo | $3,529 | $4,208 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $3,430 | $3,430 |
| ProKatchers | $3,425 | $3,650 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab | $3,393 | $3,393 |
| OneStaff Medical | $3,313 | $3,313 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $3,231 | $3,940 |
| Trustaff | $3,116 | $3,775 |
| JEDY Network | $3,114 | $3,114 |
Last updated on July 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN
- Bakersfield, California
- Kern Medical Center
- Host Healthcare and 5 others
UP TO $6,352/wk
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Bakersfield, California
- Kern Medical Center
- Talent4Health
UP TO $3,334/wk
Estimated pay packageNeonatal Intensive Care Unit RN
- Bakersfield, CA
- Voca Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$6,352/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- Bakersfield, CA
- Bestica
- 4x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$4,511/week
Estimated pay packageRN First Assistant, Operating Room
- Bakersfield, CA
- Medlivo
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$4,208/week
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