Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,874/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Monterey, CA is $2,874 per week. This is 12% higher than the California average of $2,541.

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on 81 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,874/week

Monterey, CA

23% higher than the US average.

$2,541/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,210/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Monterey Compare to Other Cities

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San Jose, California

$3,017/week

This is 5% higher than the Monterey average of $2,874.

Palo Alto, California

$2,901/week

This is 1% higher than the Monterey average of $2,874.

San Leandro, California

$2,794/week

This is 3% lower than the Monterey average of $2,874.

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

Only Interventional Radiology reports pay data among Travel Nursing specialties in Monterey, CA, averaging $2,956 per week. Interventional Radiology also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,415. For comparison, the Monterey, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,874 per week — Interventional Radiology earns 3% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Interventional Radiology$2,956$3,415
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Monterey?

Skyline Med Staff Home Health pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,196 per week, followed by Stability Healthcare ($3,166) and Genie Healthcare ($3,128). Slate Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,415. For comparison, the Monterey, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,874 per week — Skyline Med Staff Home Health pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Skyline Med Staff Home Health$3,196$3,196
Stability Healthcare$3,166$3,369
Genie Healthcare$3,128$3,316
Slate Healthcare$3,029$3,415
Compunnel Healthcare$3,012$3,012
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,961$3,386
Host Healthcare$2,936$3,152
First Connect Health$2,929$2,944
Talent4Health$2,912$2,912
Medical Solutions$2,906$3,133

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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