Travel Nurse Salary Guide: San Diego, CA

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in San Diego?

The highest paying specialty in San Diego is School RN. Travel roles are currently paying $9,089/wk which is 74% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in San Diego include Trauma Program Manager with average pay of $4,229/wk, Nursery with average pay of $3,879/wk and Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care with average pay of $3,840/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,327/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,327 per week. This is 3% lower than the California average of $2,405.

Last updated on April 25, 2024. Based on 200 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,327/week

San Diego, CA

9% higher than the US average.

$2,405/week

California

12% higher than the US average.

$2,109/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Yuma, Arizona

$2,207/week

This is 5% lower than the San Diego average of $2,327.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$1,938/week

This is 20% lower than the San Diego average of $2,327.

Bakersfield, California

$2,663/week

This is 13% higher than the San Diego average of $2,327.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in San Diego?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
ICU - Intensive Care Unit	$2,397	$2,870
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care	$2,397	$2,870

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in San Diego?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
VieMed Healthcare Staffing	$3,472	$3,472
Talent4Health	$2,890	$2,890
Medical Solutions	$2,846	$2,870
ICONMA	$2,800	$2,800
Healthcare Support	$2,778	$2,778
Epic Travel Staffing	$2,553	$2,569
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing	$2,521	$2,521
Lead Health	$2,502	$2,502
RTG Medical-LTC	$2,476	$2,476
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing	$2,469	$2,469