Travel Nurse Salary Guide: San Diego, CA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,691/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,691 per week. This is 6% higher than the California average of $2,543.
Last updated on August 22, 2026. Based on 536 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,691/week
San Diego, CA
19% higher than the US average.
$2,543/week
California
14% higher than the US average.
$2,186/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
Los Angeles, California
$2,469/week
This is 9% lower than the San Diego average of $2,691.
Apple Valley, California
$2,412/week
This is 12% lower than the San Diego average of $2,691.
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
$2,239/week
This is 20% lower than the San Diego average of $2,691.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in San Diego?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care Float | $3,066 | $3,309 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in San Diego?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Bestica | $4,092 | $4,092 |
| The Judge Group | $3,927 | $3,927 |
| LeaderStat | $3,475 | $3,475 |
| Skyline Med Staff Nursing | $3,360 | $3,360 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $3,309 | $3,309 |
| Talent4Health | $3,263 | $3,266 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $3,245 | $3,245 |
| Voca Healthcare | $3,227 | $3,245 |
| GetMed Staffing, Inc. | $3,188 | $3,188 |
| Solomon Page | $3,142 | $3,270 |
Last updated on August 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
CVPICU RN
- San Diego, California
- Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
- CrossMed and 5 others
UP TO $3,338/wk
Estimated pay packageCVPICU RN
- San Diego, California
- Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
- TNAA TotalMed RN and 3 others
UP TO $3,338/wk
Estimated pay packageOR RN
- San Diego, California
- Sharp Memorial Hospital
- Epic Travel Staffing and 9 others
UP TO $3,270/wk
Estimated pay packagePICU RN
- San Diego, California
- Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
- American Traveler and 4 others
UP TO $2,851/wk
Estimated pay packagePICU RN
- San Diego, California
- Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
- American Traveler and 3 others
UP TO $2,851/wk
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