Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California

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

The highest paying specialty in California is School RN. Travel roles are currently paying $9,089/wk which is 74% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in California include Trauma Program Manager with average pay of $4,229/wk, Nursery with average pay of $3,879/wk and Clinical Support Specialist with average pay of $3,700/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,407/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,407 per week. This is 13% higher than the US average of $2,104.

Last updated on April 23, 2024. Based on 4,518 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,407/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,104/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Santa Maria, California	$4,458	$4,458
Oxnard, California	$4,169	$4,551
Watsonville, California	$3,597	$3,702
Stockton, California	$3,224	$4,160

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care	$3,522	$4,071

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Wyoming	$2,197	$3,543
Arizona	$2,190	$4,262
Oregon	$2,169	$3,883
Nevada	$2,156	$3,600
Montana	$2,096	$4,200
Colorado	$2,026	$3,979
Utah	$2,011	$3,245
Idaho	$2,010	$10,424
New Mexico	$1,980	$8,249
Texas	$1,884	$3,794

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Refined Medical Staffing	$4,480	$4,480
Malone Healthcare - Nursing	$4,199	$4,199
Capstone Health	$3,967	$3,967
Excite Health Partners	$3,913	$3,913
MediPro	$3,871	$3,871
Aureus - Nurse Leadership	$3,619	$3,619
Superbeo Health	$3,600	$3,600
The Judge Group	$3,496	$3,582
Rock Medical Group	$3,482	$3,482
VieMed Healthcare Staffing	$3,453	$3,472