Travel Nurse Salary Guide: San Mateo, CA

Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,605/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Mateo, CA is $2,605 per week. This is 3% higher than the California average of $2,525.

Last updated on July 5, 2026. Based on 104 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,605/week

San Mateo, CA

17% higher than the US average.

$2,525/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,166/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Mateo Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$2,565/week

This is 2% lower than the San Mateo average of $2,605.

Oakland, California

$2,734/week

This is 5% higher than the San Mateo average of $2,605.

Santa Rosa, California

$2,399/week

This is 9% lower than the San Mateo average of $2,605.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in San Mateo?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Telemetry$3,107$3,107
Burn ICU$2,605$2,741
Intermediate Care$2,605$2,741
Med Surg$2,605$2,741
Med Surg / Telemetry$2,605$2,741
PCU - Progressive Care Unit$2,605$2,741
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in San Mateo?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$3,107$3,107
CoreMedical Group$3,060$3,060
Aequor Healthcare$2,871$2,871
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,741$2,741
American Traveler$2,732$2,732
Solomon Page$2,731$2,731
Focus Staff$2,713$2,713
Trustaff$2,673$2,673
Coast Medical Service$2,663$2,663
Stability Healthcare$2,613$2,613

Last updated on July 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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