Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Salinas, CA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$3,057/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Salinas, CA is $3,057 per week. This is 17% higher than the California average of $2,538.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on 170 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Salinas, CA compared to State and National Averages
$3,057/week
Salinas, CA
28% higher than the US average.
$2,538/week
California
13% higher than the US average.
$2,206/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Salinas Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Salinas Compare to Other Cities
San Jose, California
$2,976/week
This is 3% lower than the Salinas average of $3,057.
Palo Alto, California
$2,935/week
This is 4% lower than the Salinas average of $3,057.
Modesto, California
$2,690/week
This is 14% lower than the Salinas average of $3,057.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Salinas?
Labor and Delivery earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Salinas, CA, averaging $3,366 per week, followed by Endoscopy ($3,158) and GI Lab ($3,158). Labor and Delivery also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,501. For comparison, the Salinas, CA average for Travel Nurses is $3,057 per week — Labor and Delivery earns 10% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Labor and Delivery | $3,366 | $4,501 |
| Endoscopy | $3,158 | $3,621 |
| GI Lab | $3,158 | $3,621 |
| Gastroenterology | $3,158 | $3,621 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Salinas?
BHS Workforce pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $4,500 per week, followed by Genie Healthcare ($4,105) and ALOIS Healthcare ($3,703). Genie Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,501. For comparison, the Salinas, CA average for Travel Nurses is $3,057 per week — BHS Workforce pays 47% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BHS Workforce | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Genie Healthcare | $4,105 | $4,501 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $3,703 | $4,500 |
| SambaTraveler | $3,448 | $3,776 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $3,369 | $3,701 |
| Solomon Page | $3,354 | $4,243 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $3,280 | $3,280 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $3,227 | $4,231 |
| Talent4Health | $3,218 | $3,621 |
| Integrated Healthcare Services | $3,180 | $3,552 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
L&D RN
- Salinas, California
- Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
- Focus Staff and 6 others
UP TO $3,150/wk
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- Salinas, CA
- Genie Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Days
$4,501/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- Salinas, CA
- Genie Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$4,501/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- Salinas, CA
- Genie Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$4,501/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- Salinas, CA
- Genie Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Days
$4,501/week
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