Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,552/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,552 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,200.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 15,007 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,552/week
California
14% higher than the US average.
$2,200/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Campbell, California pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $4,488 per week, followed by Fontana, California ($3,430) and Santa Maria, California ($3,390). For comparison, the California average for Travel Nurses is $2,552 per week — Campbell, California pays 76% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell, California | $4,488 | $4,488 |
| Fontana, California | $3,430 | $3,700 |
| Santa Maria, California | $3,390 | $4,034 |
| Clovis, California | $3,381 | $4,167 |
| Folsom, California | $3,289 | $3,384 |
| Stockton, California | $3,264 | $4,002 |
| Santa Clara, California | $3,245 | $3,700 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in California?
First Assist and OR Scrub RN earn the most among Travel Nursing specialties in California, both averaging $3,494 per week, ahead of CVOR ($3,414). First Assist also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,208. For comparison, the California average for Travel Nurses is $2,552 per week — First Assist and OR Scrub RN earn 37% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| First Assist | $3,494 | $4,208 |
| OR Scrub RN | $3,494 | $4,208 |
| CVOR | $3,414 | $4,010 |
| Orthopedics | $3,374 | $3,701 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Nevada pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,386 per week, followed by Washington ($2,300) and Montana ($2,296). Arizona has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $13,235. For comparison, the California average for Travel Nurses is $2,552 per week — Nevada pays 7% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $2,386 | $3,611 |
| Washington | $2,300 | $4,393 |
| Montana | $2,296 | $3,748 |
| Oregon | $2,291 | $6,700 |
| Michigan | $2,239 | $5,711 |
| Arizona | $2,196 | $13,235 |
| Idaho | $2,157 | $3,903 |
| Colorado | $2,150 | $3,904 |
| Wyoming | $2,135 | $3,384 |
| Utah | $1,905 | $3,163 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in California?
Continuum pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $8,300 per week, followed by Leaderstat - Post Acute ($4,488) and MedSource LLC ($3,890). Continuum also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $9,100. For comparison, the California average for Travel Nurses is $2,552 per week — Continuum pays 225% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Continuum | $8,300 | $9,100 |
| Leaderstat - Post Acute | $4,488 | $4,488 |
| MedSource LLC | $3,890 | $3,890 |
| SambaTraveler | $3,775 | $3,775 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,684 | $3,938 |
| Della Infotech Inc | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Lumbee Group | $3,566 | $3,566 |
| HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING | $3,564 | $4,086 |
| Prolink Region 4 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| Enterprise Solutions, Inc. | $3,505 | $3,505 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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