Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,578/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Los Angeles, CA is $2,578 per week. This is 2% higher than the California average of $2,531.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 4,253 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,578/week

Los Angeles, CA

14% higher than the US average.

$2,531/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Los Angeles Compare to Other Cities

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Glendale, California

$2,358/week

This is 9% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,578.

Pomona, California

$2,072/week

This is 24% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,578.

Simi Valley, California

$2,259/week

This is 14% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,578.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Los Angeles?

Manager earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Los Angeles, CA, averaging $4,939 per week, followed by Nursing Home ($4,200) and Acute Care ($4,000). For comparison, the Los Angeles, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,578 per week — Manager earns 92% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Manager$4,939$4,939
Nursing Home$4,200$4,300
Acute Care$4,000$4,000
CVOR$3,316$3,708
Long Term Care$3,312$4,300
CCU - Coronary Care$3,201$3,399
CVICU$3,201$3,399
Special Procedures$3,113$3,600
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Los Angeles?

ProKatchers pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,719 per week, followed by BHS Workforce ($3,647) and Carenest Health Services ($3,563). ProKatchers also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,963. For comparison, the Los Angeles, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,578 per week — ProKatchers pays 44% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ProKatchers$3,719$3,963
BHS Workforce$3,647$3,647
Carenest Health Services$3,563$3,563
3B Healthcare Inc.$3,527$3,527
Modern Healthcare Solutions$3,422$3,422
Compunnel Healthcare$3,378$3,378
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel$3,353$3,550
OneStaff Medical$3,353$3,353
TLC Nursing$3,339$3,339
Olaro-Allied$3,269$3,355

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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