Travel Nurse Salary Guide: San Diego, CA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,435/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,435 per week. This is 4% lower than the California average of $2,524.
Last updated on July 8, 2026. Based on 410 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,435/week
San Diego, CA
11% higher than the US average.
$2,524/week
California
14% higher than the US average.
$2,171/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
Fullerton, California
$2,617/week
This is 7% higher than the San Diego average of $2,435.
Los Angeles, California
$2,562/week
This is 5% higher than the San Diego average of $2,435.
Bakersfield, California
$2,521/week
This is 3% higher than the San Diego average of $2,435.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in San Diego?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CVOR | $3,047 | $4,200 |
| Critical Care Float | $3,042 | $3,042 |
| OR - Operating Room | $2,842 | $3,569 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,825 | $3,245 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in San Diego?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $3,915 | $3,915 |
| Medical Solutions | $3,523 | $3,915 |
| Voca Healthcare | $3,423 | $4,006 |
| B2B Staffing Services, Inc. | $3,311 | $4,200 |
| Olaro | $3,241 | $3,241 |
| Talent4Health | $3,231 | $4,005 |
| Meda Health | $3,222 | $3,730 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $3,128 | $3,940 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $3,071 | $3,515 |
| Medlivo | $3,040 | $3,040 |
Last updated on July 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
CVOR Lead Clinical Nurse
- San Diego, California
- Sharp Memorial Hospital
- Meda Health and 4 others
UP TO $4,006/wk
Estimated pay packageAmbulatory Care RN
- San Diego, California
- Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavilion
- TNAA TotalMed RN and 1 other
UP TO $2,612/wk
Estimated pay packageCVICU Registered Nurse
- San Diego, California
- UC San Diego Float Pool
- Triage Staffing and 14 others
UP TO $2,449/wk
Estimated pay packageNICU Registered Nurse
- San Diego, California
- Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego
- Assured Nursing and 8 others
UP TO $2,171/wk
Estimated pay packagePCU/Oncology Float Pool RN
- San Diego, California
- UC San Diego Float Pool
- American Traveler and 13 others
UP TO $2,120/wk
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