Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,744/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,744 per week. This is 10% higher than the California average of $2,472.

Last updated on April 5, 2026. Based on 61 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,744/week

Santa Barbara, CA

21% higher than the US average.

$2,472/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,161/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Barbara Compare to Other Cities

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Bakersfield, California

$2,494/week

This is 10% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $2,744.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,771/week

This is 1% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $2,744.

Los Angeles, California

$2,327/week

This is 18% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $2,744.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Santa Barbara?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Case Management$2,722$3,030
Utilization Review$2,722$3,030
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Santa Barbara?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Coast Medical Service$3,117$3,117
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab$3,111$3,111
Stability Healthcare$3,095$3,095
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$3,093$3,093
Solomon Page$3,057$3,256
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$3,053$3,053
Skyline Med Staff Home Health$3,047$3,047
American Traveler$3,034$3,034
LanceSoft$2,948$3,030
Springboard Healthcare$2,939$2,939

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

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