Travel Nurse Salary Guide: San Diego, CA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,460/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,460 per week. This is 3% lower than the California average of $2,537.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 888 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,460/week
San Diego, CA
10% higher than the US average.
$2,537/week
California
13% higher than the US average.
$2,205/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
Pomona, California
$2,081/week
This is 18% lower than the San Diego average of $2,460.
Los Angeles, California
$2,592/week
This is 5% higher than the San Diego average of $2,460.
Glendale, California
$2,350/week
This is 5% lower than the San Diego average of $2,460.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in San Diego?
CVOR earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in San Diego, CA, averaging $3,286 per week, followed by Labor and Delivery ($3,211) and OR - Operating Room ($3,154). Labor and Delivery has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,927. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,460 per week — CVOR earns 34% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CVOR | $3,286 | $3,600 |
| Labor and Delivery | $3,211 | $3,927 |
| OR - Operating Room | $3,154 | $3,396 |
| OR Circulate | $3,114 | $3,114 |
| Case Management | $3,056 | $3,056 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in San Diego?
Formation, Inc. pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,600 per week, followed by B2B Staffing Services, Inc. ($3,595) and Solomon Page ($3,525). Med Ninjas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,927. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,460 per week — Formation, Inc. pays 46% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Formation, Inc. | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| B2B Staffing Services, Inc. | $3,595 | $3,595 |
| Solomon Page | $3,525 | $3,540 |
| Med Ninjas | $3,519 | $3,927 |
| Voca Healthcare | $3,342 | $3,459 |
| Host Healthcare | $3,331 | $3,393 |
| Soliant Health | $3,277 | $3,277 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $3,254 | $3,254 |
| Talent4Health | $3,180 | $3,501 |
| Sunbelt Staffing | $3,039 | $3,039 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
ICU RN
- San Diego, California
- UC San Diego Float Pool
- TRS Healthcare and 13 others
UP TO $2,464/wk
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- San Diego, California
- UC San Diego Float Pool
- Aequor Healthcare and 13 others
UP TO $2,313/wk
Estimated pay packageICU RN
- San Diego, California
- Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
- TRS Healthcare and 5 others
UP TO $2,284/wk
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- San Diego, CA
- Med Ninjas
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$3,654/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - CVOR
- San Diego, CA
- Formation, Inc.
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$3,600/week
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