Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,489/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Downey, CA is $2,489 per week. This is 3% lower than the California average of $2,552.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 259 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Downey, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,489/week

Downey, CA

12% higher than the US average.

$2,552/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Downey Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,511/week

This is 1% higher than the Downey average of $2,489.

Glendale, California

$2,322/week

This is 7% lower than the Downey average of $2,489.

Pomona, California

$2,023/week

This is 23% lower than the Downey average of $2,489.

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

Labor and Delivery earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Downey, CA, averaging $3,510 per week, followed by Case Management ($3,227) and NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care ($3,187). For comparison, the Downey, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,489 per week — Labor and Delivery earns 41% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Labor and Delivery$3,510$3,510
Case Management$3,227$3,475
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care$3,187$3,386
OB/GYN$2,861$2,861
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care$2,397$2,854
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Downey?

Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,366 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses ($3,317) and FlexCare Nursing ($3,314). Medlivo has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,510. For comparison, the Downey, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,489 per week — Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays 35% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$3,366$3,366
Nightingale Nurses$3,317$3,322
FlexCare Nursing$3,314$3,314
Medical Solutions$3,115$3,261
Cross Country Nurses$3,090$3,090
Medlivo$3,052$3,510
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,869$3,260
HonorVet Technologies$2,850$2,850
GLC On-The-Go$2,835$2,854
Trustaff$2,703$3,405

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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