Travel Nurse Salary Guide: San Mateo, CA

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

The highest paying specialty in San Mateo is Educator. Travel roles are currently paying $3,902/wk which is 26% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in San Mateo include Pediatric Cardiology with average pay of $3,870/wk, Trauma Coordinator with average pay of $3,794/wk and First Assist with average pay of $3,788/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,875/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Mateo, CA is $2,875 per week. This is 10% higher than the California average of $2,575.

Last updated on August 20, 2026. Based on 10 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,875/week

San Mateo, CA

24% higher than the US average.

$2,575/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,184/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Mateo Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$2,904/week

This is 1% higher than the San Mateo average of $2,875.

Oakland, California

$2,902/week

This is 1% higher than the San Mateo average of $2,875.

Santa Rosa, California

$2,557/week

This is 12% lower than the San Mateo average of $2,875.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Hospice	$2,550	$2,600
ED - Emergency Department	$2,448	$2,448

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Trustaff	$3,209	$3,209
Solomon Page	$2,816	$2,816
Learnbeyond Healthcare	$2,550	$2,600
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions	$2,500	$2,500
TNAA TotalMed RN	$2,448	$2,448
CoreMedical Group	$1,900	$1,900