Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,599/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,599 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,240.
Last updated on May 28, 2023. Based on 7,834 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
$2,599/week
California
14% higher than the US average.
$2,240/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Madera, California | $4,821 | $6,002 |
| Yuba City, California | $4,300 | $4,300 |
| Folsom, California | $4,039 | $4,039 |
| Los Gatos, California | $4,028 | $4,760 |
| South San Francisco, California | $3,874 | $4,226 |
| Watsonville, California | $3,695 | $3,695 |
| Quincy, California | $3,637 | $3,637 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative | $4,463 | $11,029 |
| Educator | $4,273 | $4,568 |
| First Assist | $3,740 | $4,699 |
| OR Circulate | $3,605 | $4,699 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $2,397 | $5,477 |
| Nevada | $2,378 | $5,083 |
| Oregon | $2,339 | $7,700 |
| Wyoming | $2,314 | $4,200 |
| Arizona | $2,305 | $4,844 |
| Colorado | $2,192 | $3,584 |
| Idaho | $2,091 | $3,592 |
| Utah | $2,077 | $3,493 |
| New Mexico | $2,040 | $4,190 |
| Texas | $2,035 | $4,684 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| First Connect Health LLC | $3,852 | $3,852 |
| Aureus - Nurse Leadership | $3,792 | $3,792 |
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Enterprise Medical Staffing | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Excite Health Partners | $3,472 | $3,472 |
| Health Advocates Network-Nursing | $3,462 | $3,462 |
| eTeam Inc | $3,433 | $3,433 |
| Della Infotech Inc | $3,430 | $3,600 |
| First Class Nurses, Inc. | $3,423 | $3,423 |
| GQR Healthcare | $3,407 | $5,694 |
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
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