Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,475/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $2,475 per week. This is 1% lower than the California average of $2,503.

Last updated on May 23, 2026. Based on 1,964 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,475/week

Bakersfield, CA

12% higher than the US average.

$2,503/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,170/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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Hanford, California

$2,245/week

This is 10% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,475.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,559/week

This is 3% higher than the Bakersfield average of $2,475.

Los Angeles, California

$2,416/week

This is 2% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,475.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Bakersfield?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Assist$3,661$4,208
OR Scrub RN$3,661$4,208
OR Circulate$3,586$4,208
Interventional Radiology$3,506$3,506
Case Management$3,240$3,618
Utilization Review$3,240$3,618
OR - Operating Room$3,124$4,208
Labor and Delivery$2,956$4,264
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Bakersfield?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medical Talent$4,082$4,082
3B Healthcare Inc.$3,790$3,790
Formation, Inc.$3,775$4,100
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$3,686$3,686
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$3,650$3,650
Tripod Partners USA$3,264$3,264
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,263$3,531
Prolink Region 4$3,129$3,129
OneStaff Medical$3,121$3,121
Integrated Healthcare Services$3,078$3,604

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

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