Average Travel Nurse Salary

$3,076/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Santa Barbara, CA is $3,076 per week. This is 16% higher than the California average of $2,592.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 58 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Santa Barbara, CA compared to State and National Averages

$3,076/week

Santa Barbara, CA

30% higher than the US average.

$2,592/week

California

16% higher than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Barbara Compare to Other Cities

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Bakersfield, California

$2,609/week

This is 18% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $3,076.

Los Angeles, California

$2,365/week

This is 30% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $3,076.

Burlingame, California

$3,077/week

This is equal to the Santa Barbara average

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Santa Barbara?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OR - Operating Room$3,030$3,399
Perioperative$3,030$3,399
OR Circulate$3,020$3,020
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Santa Barbara?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Jobot$5,750$5,750
LanceSoft$3,349$3,399
Coast Medical Service$3,239$3,239
Solomon Page$3,223$3,223
Care Career$3,199$3,199
ALOIS Healthcare$3,179$3,179
Medical Solutions$3,172$3,205
Slate Healthcare$3,166$3,166
LeaderStat$3,137$3,137
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$3,123$3,123

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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