Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,814/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Salinas, CA is $2,814 per week. This is 8% higher than the California average of $2,592.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 67 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,814/week

Salinas, CA

23% higher than the US average.

$2,592/week

California

16% higher than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Salinas Compare to Other Cities

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Santa Clara, California

$3,278/week

This is 14% higher than the Salinas average of $2,814.

Burlingame, California

$3,077/week

This is 9% higher than the Salinas average of $2,814.

Modesto, California

$2,577/week

This is 9% lower than the Salinas average of $2,814.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Salinas?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Labor and Delivery$3,090$3,861
ED - Emergency Department$2,959$2,959
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care$2,541$2,734
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Salinas?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,745$3,745
Meda Health$3,469$3,469
GLC On-The-Go$3,457$3,457
KPG Healthcare$3,352$3,352
Talent4Health$3,318$3,318
Medical Solutions$3,306$3,306
Voca Healthcare$3,303$3,303
SambaTraveler$3,303$3,303
eTeam Inc$3,301$3,301
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,281$3,281

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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