Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,451/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,451 per week. This is 12% higher than the US average of $2,165.
Last updated on April 1, 2026. Based on 7,273 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,451/week
California
12% higher than the US average.
$2,165/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Nurses?
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena, California | $4,207 | $4,207 |
| Castro Valley, California | $3,660 | $5,327 |
| San Ramon, California | $3,634 | $3,634 |
| Fremont, California | $3,514 | $3,707 |
| Mission Viejo, California | $3,501 | $3,501 |
| Weed, California | $3,500 | $3,500 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in California?
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in California?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CVOR | $3,294 | $4,120 |
| Transplant | $3,279 | $4,359 |
| PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care | $3,246 | $4,019 |
| LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum | $3,231 | $3,934 |
| First Assist | $3,212 | $4,002 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $2,435 | $5,080 |
| Washington | $2,338 | $3,676 |
| Utah | $2,264 | $3,014 |
| Montana | $2,236 | $4,406 |
| Nevada | $2,225 | $3,573 |
| Colorado | $2,223 | $3,789 |
| Arizona | $2,131 | $4,019 |
| Wyoming | $2,129 | $3,300 |
| Idaho | $2,123 | $3,140 |
| New Mexico | $2,033 | $3,274 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in California?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Excite Health Partners | $4,600 | $4,600 |
| Smarter Healthcare Partners | $4,395 | $4,395 |
| E-SolHealth | $3,742 | $3,742 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing Travel | $3,627 | $3,700 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $3,433 | $3,538 |
| The Judge Group | $3,406 | $3,406 |
| Soliant Health | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Formation, Inc. | $3,368 | $3,600 |
| SambaTraveler | $3,353 | $3,593 |
| TravSource | $3,351 | $3,351 |
Last updated on April 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
View job details for CVOR RN
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
CVOR RN
- Oxnard, California
- Saint John's Regional Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 9 others
$3,339-4,040/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 8 hours ago
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View job details for OR Registered Nurse First Assistant
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
OR Registered Nurse First Assistant
- Stockton, California
- Saint Joseph's Medical Center
- Uniti Med and 7 others
$3,436-4,002/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 8 hours ago
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View job details for Cath Lab RN
17 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Cath Lab RN
- Lynwood, California
- Saint Francis Medical Center
- Uniti Med and 16 others
$3,037-3,961/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 6 hours ago
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View job details for RN House Supervisor
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
RN House Supervisor
- Castro Valley, California
- Eden Medical Center
- Anders Group and 3 others
$3,575-3,885/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 6 hours ago
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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
20 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Labor and Delivery RN
- Santa Rosa, California
- Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 19 others
$2,340-3,826/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 7 hours ago
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