Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in California?

The highest paying specialty in California is Director of Nursing. Travel roles are currently paying $4,015/wk which is 37% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in California include Nursery with average pay of $3,940/wk, Administrative with average pay of $3,679/wk and Manager with average pay of $3,580/wk.

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$2,538/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,538 per week. This is 15% higher than the US average of $2,164.

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on 12,854 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,538/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,164/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Watsonville, California	$4,241	$4,527
Gilroy, California	$4,133	$4,133
Tustin, California	$3,720	$3,899
West Covina, California	$3,618	$3,618
West Los Angeles, California	$3,535	$3,535
Roseville, California	$3,493	$4,239

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in California?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Nursery	$3,940	$3,940
Manager	$3,580	$5,219
First Assist	$3,526	$4,209
OR Scrub RN	$3,516	$4,209
LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum	$3,351	$4,101
House Supervisor	$3,322	$3,542
ECMO ICU	$3,311	$3,311

How does the pay for Travel Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Oregon	$2,402	$4,966
Wyoming	$2,305	$4,288
Washington	$2,259	$3,985
Idaho	$2,253	$4,131
Montana	$2,229	$4,020
Nevada	$2,225	$3,970
Utah	$2,192	$2,686
Arizona	$2,142	$4,212
Colorado	$2,047	$3,975
New Mexico	$2,047	$4,184

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in California?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Prodware Solutions LLC	$4,607	$5,100
Trinity Health FirstChoice	$4,419	$5,300
eTeam Inc - Secondary	$3,767	$3,919
Formation, Inc.	$3,727	$5,000
Innovent Global	$3,675	$3,950
B2B Staffing Services, Inc.	$3,661	$3,661
Integrated Healthcare Services	$3,517	$3,517
American Consultants	$3,498	$4,000
Adecco	$3,491	$3,549
Pulse Healthcare Services	$3,481	$4,171