Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,189/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Lakewood, WA is $2,189 per week. This is 5% lower than the Washington average of $2,301.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 34 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Lakewood, WA compared to State and National Averages

$2,189/week

Lakewood, WA

1% lower than the US average.

$2,301/week

Washington

4% higher than the US average.

$2,204/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Lakewood Compare to Other Cities

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Tacoma, Washington

$2,483/week

This is 12% higher than the Lakewood average of $2,189.

Puyallup, Washington

$2,351/week

This is 7% higher than the Lakewood average of $2,189.

Olympia, Washington

$2,139/week

This is 2% lower than the Lakewood average of $2,189.

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

OR - Operating Room earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Lakewood, WA, averaging $2,586 per week, followed by Float ($2,274) and Intermediate Care ($2,184). For comparison, the Lakewood, WA average for Travel Nurses is $2,189 per week — OR - Operating Room earns 18% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OR - Operating Room$2,586$2,586
Float$2,274$2,274
Intermediate Care$2,184$2,274
PCU - Progressive Care Unit$2,184$2,274
DOU - Direct Observation Unit$2,174$2,274
Med Surg$2,174$2,274
Med Surg / Telemetry$2,174$2,274
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Lakewood?

AMN Healthcare Nursing pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,373 per week, followed by Lucid Staffing Solutions ($2,299) and HCS 247 ($2,289). AMN Healthcare Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,586. For comparison, the Lakewood, WA average for Travel Nurses is $2,189 per week — AMN Healthcare Nursing pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,373$2,586
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,299$2,299
HCS 247$2,289$2,289
Genie Healthcare$2,279$2,279
First Connect Health$2,274$2,274
Care Career$2,256$2,256
AHS Staffing$2,251$2,274
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,232$2,232
Medlivo$2,232$2,232
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,226$2,226

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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