Average Travel Nurse Salary

$3,830/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in La Mesa, CA is $3,830 per week. This is 32% higher than the California average of $2,619.

Last updated on December 25, 2025. Based on 157 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,830/week

La Mesa, CA

44% higher than the US average.

$2,619/week

California

18% higher than the US average.

$2,159/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in La Mesa Compare to Other Cities

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Torrance, California

$2,847/week

This is 35% lower than the La Mesa average of $3,830.

Los Angeles, California

$2,390/week

This is 60% lower than the La Mesa average of $3,830.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,253/week

This is 70% lower than the La Mesa average of $3,830.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in La Mesa?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Surgical ICU Stepdown$3,862$5,145
Neuro ICU$3,842$5,145
OR - Operating Room$3,423$3,423
CVOR$3,277$3,277
PCU - Progressive Care Unit$3,043$3,043
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in La Mesa?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trustaff$4,596$4,853
TNAA TotalMed RN$4,480$5,145
Voca Healthcare$4,411$4,907
Triage Staffing$4,387$4,610
Host Healthcare$4,156$4,702
Coast Medical Service$3,641$3,675
Medical Solutions$3,579$4,174
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$3,277$3,277
Talent4Health$3,255$3,255
PRN Healthcare$3,240$3,467

Last updated on December 25, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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