Average Travel Nurse Salary

$3,170/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Oakland, CA is $3,170 per week. This is 16% higher than the California average of $2,675.

Last updated on January 6, 2026. Based on 503 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,170/week

Oakland, CA

32% higher than the US average.

$2,675/week

California

20% higher than the US average.

$2,149/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Oakland Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$2,727/week

This is 16% lower than the Oakland average of $3,170.

San Jose, California

$2,929/week

This is 8% lower than the Oakland average of $3,170.

Lodi, California

$2,253/week

This is 41% lower than the Oakland average of $3,170.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Oakland?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care$3,657$4,697
Pediatrics$3,633$4,697
Labor and Delivery$3,332$4,503
Case Management$3,219$3,485
Utilization Review$3,219$3,485
Hematology / Oncology$3,173$3,962
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Oakland?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
IMCS GROUP$3,744$3,744
Solomon Page$3,664$4,697
Pulse Healthcare Services$3,641$3,641
Compunnel Healthcare$3,532$3,930
MediPro$3,450$3,478
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,423$3,675
Synergy Medical Staffing$3,416$3,591
LanceSoft$3,410$4,407
Genie Healthcare$3,357$3,570
TheraEX Staffing Services$3,344$3,756

Last updated on January 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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