Travel Nurse Salary Guide: San Diego, CA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$3,104/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Diego, CA is $3,104 per week. This is 15% higher than the California average of $2,636.
Last updated on December 28, 2025. Based on 280 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages
$3,104/week
San Diego, CA
31% higher than the US average.
$2,636/week
California
18% higher than the US average.
$2,150/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
Torrance, California
$2,875/week
This is 8% lower than the San Diego average of $3,104.
Los Angeles, California
$2,485/week
This is 25% lower than the San Diego average of $3,104.
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
$2,244/week
This is 38% lower than the San Diego average of $3,104.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in San Diego?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical ICU Stepdown | $3,541 | $4,958 |
| OR - Operating Room | $3,443 | $3,443 |
| Neuro ICU | $3,387 | $4,958 |
| Case Management | $3,342 | $3,815 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in San Diego?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $4,611 | $4,650 |
| Meda Health | $4,242 | $4,635 |
| Stability Healthcare | $3,776 | $4,958 |
| eTeam Inc - Secondary | $3,540 | $3,540 |
| Integrated Healthcare Services | $3,477 | $3,477 |
| Olaro | $3,443 | $3,443 |
| IMCS GROUP | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Revolution Healthcare Services | $3,381 | $3,381 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $3,373 | $3,373 |
| Solomon Page | $3,327 | $3,399 |
Last updated on December 28, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Operating Room RN (CVOR)
- San Diego, California
- Sharp Memorial Hospital
- PRN Healthcare and 6 others
$2,880-3,399/week
Estimated pay packageCardiovascular Operating Room RN
- San Diego, California
- Sharp Memorial Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 7 others
$2,880-3,399/week
Estimated pay packageRN Case Manager
- San Diego, California
- Sharp Memorial Hospital
- Host Healthcare and 6 others
$3,099-3,477/week
Estimated pay packageTravel RN Float Pool (PCU/Oncology)
- San Diego, California
- UC San Diego Float Pool
- Prime Staffing and 12 others
$1,843-2,365/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Case Management
- San Diego, CA
- LanceSoft
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$3,715/week
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