Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,911/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,911 per week. This is 11% higher than the California average of $2,605.

Last updated on December 23, 2025. Based on 325 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,911/week

San Diego, CA

26% higher than the US average.

$2,605/week

California

17% higher than the US average.

$2,162/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Torrance, California

$2,829/week

This is 3% lower than the San Diego average of $2,911.

Los Angeles, California

$2,381/week

This is 22% lower than the San Diego average of $2,911.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,222/week

This is 31% lower than the San Diego average of $2,911.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in San Diego?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Case Management$3,331$3,815
CVOR$3,236$3,491
OR - Operating Room$3,235$3,443
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in San Diego?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Meda Health$3,899$4,627
eTeam Inc - Secondary$3,540$3,540
Integrated Healthcare Services$3,517$3,517
TheraEX Staffing Services$3,469$3,720
IMCS GROUP$3,400$3,400
Solomon Page$3,395$3,399
Revolution Healthcare Services$3,381$3,381
Formation, Inc.$3,350$3,350
Voca Healthcare$3,307$3,455
AMN Healthcare Nursing$3,302$3,373

Last updated on December 23, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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