Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,894/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Marcos, CA is $2,894 per week. This is 12% higher than the California average of $2,556.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 304 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,894/week

San Marcos, CA

22% higher than the US average.

$2,556/week

California

12% higher than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Marcos Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$2,716/week

This is 7% lower than the San Marcos average of $2,894.

Riverside, California

$2,510/week

This is 15% lower than the San Marcos average of $2,894.

Orange, California

$2,597/week

This is 11% lower than the San Marcos average of $2,894.

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

NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in San Marcos, CA, averaging $3,173 per week, followed by Case Management ($3,134) and SICU - Surgical Intensive Care ($2,967). Case Management has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,391. For comparison, the San Marcos, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,894 per week — NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care earns 10% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care$3,173$3,274
Case Management$3,134$3,391
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care$2,967$3,276
Surgical ICU Stepdown$2,967$3,276
Trauma ICU$2,967$3,276
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in San Marcos?

LanceSoft pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,850 per week, followed by Secure Nursing Service LLC ($3,276) and Solomon Page ($3,075). For comparison, the San Marcos, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,894 per week — LanceSoft pays 33% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$3,850$3,850
Secure Nursing Service LLC$3,276$3,276
Solomon Page$3,075$3,075
Host Healthcare$3,069$3,377
Medical Solutions$3,032$3,391
Genie Healthcare$3,024$3,024
Synergy Medical Staffing$3,005$3,062
Trustaff$2,993$3,097
American Traveler$2,982$3,098
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,982$2,982

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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