Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California

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

The highest paying specialty in California is First Assist. Travel roles are currently paying $4,113/wk which is 35% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in California include OR Scrub RN with average pay of $4,113/wk, Administrative with average pay of $3,532/wk and LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum with average pay of $3,401/wk.

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$2,674/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,674 per week. This is 19% higher than the US average of $2,153.

Last updated on December 31, 2025. Based on 6,391 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,674/week

California

19% higher than the US average.

$2,153/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
La Mesa, California	$3,816	$5,145
Lancaster, California	$3,507	$3,843
Pleasanton, California	$3,440	$3,641
Vallejo, California	$3,400	$3,400
Santa Clara, California	$3,355	$4,554
San Ramon, California	$3,315	$3,511
Vacaville, California	$3,289	$4,440
Newport Beach, California	$3,272	$3,539

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
OR Scrub RN	$4,113	$4,113
LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum	$3,401	$4,184
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care	$3,356	$4,407
Care Manager	$3,253	$4,000
CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care	$3,220	$3,220

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Oregon	$2,385	$4,686
Utah	$2,289	$2,714
Washington	$2,274	$3,504
Montana	$2,250	$3,776
Nevada	$2,219	$3,415
Idaho	$2,179	$4,059
Arizona	$2,177	$3,650
Wyoming	$2,149	$3,059
New Mexico	$2,052	$3,600
Colorado	$1,979	$4,050

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Jobot	$5,750	$5,750
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing	$4,611	$4,650
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel	$4,545	$4,545
Innovent Global	$3,950	$3,950
Pulse Healthcare Services	$3,600	$3,600
Adecco	$3,549	$3,549
The Judge Group	$3,500	$3,500
MedSource LLC	$3,497	$3,497
Express Healthcare Staffing of Tualatin Oregon	$3,485	$3,485
IMCS GROUP	$3,437	$3,744