Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,488/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in San Mateo, CA is $2,488 per week. This is 1% lower than the California average of $2,513.

Last updated on May 21, 2026. Based on 72 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,488/week

San Mateo, CA

13% higher than the US average.

$2,513/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,172/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in San Mateo Compare to Other Cities

Search

San Francisco, California

$2,685/week

This is 7% higher than the San Mateo average of $2,488.

Oakland, California

$2,598/week

This is 4% higher than the San Mateo average of $2,488.

Tracy, California

$2,665/week

This is 7% higher than the San Mateo average of $2,488.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in San Mateo?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OR - Operating Room$3,203$3,203
Perioperative$3,203$3,203
Endoscopy$2,626$2,836
GI Lab$2,626$2,836
Gastroenterology$2,626$2,836
ED - Emergency Department$2,600$2,600
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in San Mateo?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$3,203$3,203
ALOIS Healthcare$3,103$3,103
CoreMedical Group$3,060$3,060
Care Career$2,963$2,963
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$2,946$2,946
Slate Healthcare$2,905$2,905
Genie Healthcare$2,883$2,883
Aequor Healthcare$2,879$2,879
Cross Country Nurses$2,780$2,780
Triage Staffing$2,773$2,773

Last updated on May 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in San Mateo, CA

Be the first to know about new jobs for Registered Nurses with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article How to Find the Best Travel Nurse Housing in California
travel nurse housing in California
How to Find the Best Travel Nurse Housing in California
Taking a temp work assignment in the Golden State? Be house-hunting savvy with these tips.
Open article Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024
Travel nurse residency rules
Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024
Discover the locations with the highest earning potential for a nursing career in 2024.
Open article San Diego: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
San Diego: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
Discover the joys of nursing in sunny San Diego and tips on fun things to do while there.
See more Blog Posts