Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California

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

The highest paying specialty in California is Pediatric Hematology / Oncology. Travel roles are currently paying $9,100/wk which is 71% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in California include Educator with average pay of $3,902/wk, Pediatric Cardiology with average pay of $3,870/wk and Trauma Coordinator with average pay of $3,794/wk.

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$2,612/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,612 per week. This is 16% higher than the US average of $2,193.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 12,791 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,612/week

California

16% higher than the US average.

$2,193/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Los Gatos, California	$4,207	$4,207
Colton, California	$3,674	$4,309
Lakeport, California	$3,585	$4,295
Whittier, California	$3,500	$3,500
Santa Maria, California	$3,442	$4,062

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
OR Scrub RN	$3,736	$5,198
First Assist	$3,729	$5,198
ECMO ICU	$3,562	$4,287

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Nevada	$2,650	$3,867
Oregon	$2,350	$4,840
Washington	$2,324	$4,506
Montana	$2,277	$3,616
Michigan	$2,247	$5,711
Arizona	$2,209	$3,800
Wyoming	$2,181	$3,685
Idaho	$2,124	$4,101
Colorado	$2,079	$3,846
Utah	$1,963	$3,528

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Continuum	$7,980	$9,100
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division	$4,883	$4,892
Binding Minds	$4,557	$4,557
GlobalPoint	$4,471	$4,471
GHR Healthcare - Travel	$4,188	$4,188
AMN Healthcare Nursing	$3,906	$3,906
Seven Healthcare	$3,700	$3,700
ATX Learning Healthcare	$3,684	$3,946
Compunnel Healthcare	$3,603	$3,802
Halcyon Nurse Staffing	$3,584	$3,584