Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California

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

The highest paying specialty in California is Transplant Surgery. Travel roles are currently paying $3,689/wk which is 31% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in California include House Supervisor with average pay of $3,574/wk, First Assist with average pay of $3,389/wk and OR Scrub RN with average pay of $3,389/wk.

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$2,532/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,532 per week. This is 15% higher than the US average of $2,164.

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on 9,257 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,532/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
Castro Valley, California	$4,336	$5,859
Oceanside, California	$3,622	$3,622
Livermore, California	$3,611	$4,148
Folsom, California	$3,549	$3,549
Fremont, California	$3,441	$4,155
Whittier, California	$3,400	$3,400
Lakeport, California	$3,381	$3,776
Clovis, California	$3,341	$3,624
Lancaster, California	$3,337	$3,963

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
House Supervisor	$3,574	$5,859
First Assist	$3,389	$4,250
OR Scrub RN	$3,389	$4,250
LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum	$3,368	$4,914
Special Procedures	$3,346	$3,346
CVOR	$3,278	$4,060
Manager	$3,209	$4,583

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Oregon	$2,394	$4,320
Nevada	$2,274	$3,660
Montana	$2,208	$3,608
Arizona	$2,168	$3,872
Wyoming	$2,166	$5,733
Colorado	$2,162	$4,594
Idaho	$2,151	$3,768
Utah	$2,066	$4,001
New Mexico	$2,057	$4,102
Texas	$1,873	$3,911

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Formation, Inc.	$3,950	$4,250
Prolink Region 4	$3,924	$3,924
Sawgrass Healthcare (A Datson360 Company)	$3,919	$4,339
Excite Health Partners	$3,679	$3,865
Innovent Global	$3,488	$4,300
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied	$3,444	$3,444
EA Team	$3,423	$3,423
Compunnel Healthcare	$3,420	$3,744
TalentBurst, Inc	$3,374	$3,374
Trinity Health FirstChoice	$3,368	$4,650