Average Travel Nurse Salary

$3,186/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Salinas, CA is $3,186 per week. This is 22% higher than the California average of $2,472.

Last updated on April 8, 2026. Based on 163 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,186/week

Salinas, CA

32% higher than the US average.

$2,472/week

California

12% higher than the US average.

$2,163/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Salinas Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$2,676/week

This is 19% lower than the Salinas average of $3,186.

Lodi, California

$2,175/week

This is 47% lower than the Salinas average of $3,186.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,797/week

This is 14% lower than the Salinas average of $3,186.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Salinas?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Labor and Delivery$3,549$4,600
Maternal - Newborn$3,304$3,700
Post Partum$3,304$3,700
Pediatrics$3,303$3,412
OR - Operating Room$3,291$3,593
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Salinas?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Genie Healthcare$4,428$4,428
Pioneer Healthcare Services$3,713$3,713
Solomon Page$3,704$4,600
EA Team$3,700$3,700
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$3,609$4,383
Synergy Medical Staffing$3,564$4,596
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$3,518$4,462
Meda Health$3,511$4,327
Coast Medical Service$3,507$4,540
ALOIS Healthcare$3,442$4,204

Last updated on April 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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