Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California

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

The highest paying specialty in California is Pre/Post Cath Lab. Travel roles are currently paying $3,301/wk which is 26% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in California include Pediatric Hematology / Oncology with average pay of $3,253/wk, CVRA - Cardiovascular Recovery Area with average pay of $3,219/wk and Lactation RN with average pay of $3,214/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,451/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,451 per week. This is 13% higher than the US average of $2,125.

Last updated on October 3, 2024. Based on 13,416 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,451/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,125/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
South Lake Tahoe, California	$4,486	$4,486
Watsonville, California	$4,144	$4,144

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Trauma	$3,198	$3,555
First Assist	$3,144	$4,106

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Nevada	$2,278	$4,547
Oregon	$2,248	$3,716
Wyoming	$2,208	$3,056
Montana	$2,143	$3,814
Idaho	$2,118	$3,586
Utah	$2,045	$3,640
Arizona	$2,028	$4,000
Colorado	$2,025	$4,152
New Mexico	$2,008	$3,775
Texas	$1,749	$3,409

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare	$3,554	$3,600
Mindlance Health	$3,535	$3,535
Firstat Medical Staffing	$3,504	$3,504
Medical Edge Recruitment	$3,480	$3,480
TalentBurst, Inc	$3,436	$3,995
VitalSolution	$3,300	$3,300
The Judge Group	$3,282	$3,428
Medasource	$3,277	$3,277
Professional Nursing Service	$3,212	$3,480
The Good Life MedStaff	$3,146	$4,424