Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,633/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Merced, CA is $2,633 per week. This is 3% higher than the California average of $2,562.

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on 269 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,633/week

Merced, CA

15% higher than the US average.

$2,562/week

California

12% higher than the US average.

$2,245/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Merced Compare to Other Cities

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Lodi, California

$2,388/week

This is 10% lower than the Merced average of $2,633.

Palo Alto, California

$2,881/week

This is 9% higher than the Merced average of $2,633.

Oakland, California

$2,662/week

This is 1% higher than the Merced average of $2,633.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Merced?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,084 per week, followed by Medlivo ($2,957) and Prime Time Healthcare Nursing ($2,940). Medlivo has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,606. For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,633 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,084$3,100
Medlivo$2,957$3,606
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,940$2,940
3B Healthcare Inc.$2,926$2,926
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,746$2,800
Secure Nursing Service LLC$2,737$2,737
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,723$2,785
Voca Healthcare$2,720$2,796
TravSource$2,716$2,821
Cure Healthcare Staffing$2,716$2,779

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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