Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California

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

The highest paying specialty in California is Orthopedics. Travel roles are currently paying $3,577/wk which is 30% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in California include Educator with average pay of $3,425/wk, Transplant Surgery with average pay of $3,424/wk and Women's Services with average pay of $3,422/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,512/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,512 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,172.

Last updated on June 29, 2026. Based on 9,963 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,512/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,172/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Los Gatos, California	$4,267	$4,716
Campbell, California	$4,101	$4,101
Oceanside, California	$3,700	$3,700

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Orthopedics	$3,577	$3,818
Educator	$3,425	$3,985
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care	$3,378	$4,182
LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum	$3,221	$4,800
Nurse Navigator	$3,219	$3,287
Trauma	$3,200	$3,200

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Oregon	$2,320	$4,576
Washington	$2,296	$4,294
Montana	$2,272	$4,736
Nevada	$2,235	$4,388
Michigan	$2,218	$5,921
Wyoming	$2,197	$3,024
Arizona	$2,157	$3,861
Colorado	$2,097	$3,840
Idaho	$2,059	$3,700
Utah	$1,983	$3,673

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare	$3,846	$3,846
SambaTraveler	$3,600	$3,611
Prolink Region 1	$3,500	$3,500
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division	$3,430	$3,484
Soliant Health	$3,376	$3,713
Encompass Healthcare Staffing	$3,345	$3,919
Reliant Staffing Partners	$3,321	$3,321
CrossMed	$3,299	$3,526
B2B Staffing Services, Inc.	$3,266	$4,139
Trinity Health FirstChoice	$3,244	$3,244