Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,556/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,556 per week. This is 12% higher than the US average of $2,258.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 25,086 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,556/week
California
12% higher than the US average.
$2,258/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Claremont, California pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $4,695 per week, followed by La Quinta, California ($3,772) and Tustin, California ($3,375). For comparison, the California average for Travel Nurses is $2,556 per week — Claremont, California pays 84% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Claremont, California | $4,695 | $4,695 |
| La Quinta, California | $3,772 | $3,772 |
| Tustin, California | $3,375 | $3,416 |
| Oceanside, California | $3,295 | $4,318 |
| Santa Clara, California | $3,286 | $3,910 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in California?
Ambulatory Surgery earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in California, averaging $3,738 per week, followed by First Assist ($3,542) and OR Scrub RN ($3,534). First Assist has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,355. For comparison, the California average for Travel Nurses is $2,556 per week — Ambulatory Surgery earns 46% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory Surgery | $3,738 | $5,225 |
| First Assist | $3,542 | $5,355 |
| OR Scrub RN | $3,534 | $5,355 |
| Pediatric Float | $3,440 | $4,502 |
| OR Circulate | $3,374 | $5,355 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Montana pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,383 per week, followed by Nevada ($2,330) and Oregon ($2,326). Oregon has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $6,700. For comparison, the California average for Travel Nurses is $2,556 per week — Montana pays 7% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $2,383 | $4,566 |
| Nevada | $2,330 | $3,316 |
| Oregon | $2,326 | $6,700 |
| Idaho | $2,293 | $4,543 |
| Arizona | $2,273 | $4,000 |
| Wyoming | $2,262 | $3,944 |
| Colorado | $2,257 | $4,869 |
| New Mexico | $2,233 | $4,239 |
| Utah | $1,987 | $3,730 |
| Texas | $1,910 | $4,205 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in California?
Continuum pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $7,700 per week, followed by Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Interim Leadership ($5,100) and Leaderstat - Post Acute ($4,695). For comparison, the California average for Travel Nurses is $2,556 per week — Continuum pays 201% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Continuum | $7,700 | $7,700 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Interim Leadership | $5,100 | $5,100 |
| Leaderstat - Post Acute | $4,695 | $4,695 |
| Tripod Partners USA | $4,004 | $4,412 |
| Formation, Inc. | $3,731 | $4,800 |
| PRN Healthcare | $3,638 | $3,638 |
| Niktor | $3,616 | $3,616 |
| Trusted Talent | $3,585 | $3,772 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $3,557 | $3,748 |
| The Judge Group | $3,556 | $4,588 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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