Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Barbara, CA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,746/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,746 per week. This is 6% higher than the California average of $2,569.
Last updated on October 22, 2026. Based on 30 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Santa Barbara, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,746/week
Santa Barbara, CA
19% higher than the US average.
$2,569/week
California
13% higher than the US average.
$2,233/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Barbara Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Barbara Compare to Other Cities
Oxnard, California
$2,384/week
This is 15% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $2,746.
Simi Valley, California
$2,466/week
This is 11% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $2,746.
Bakersfield, California
$2,511/week
This is 9% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $2,746.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Santa Barbara?
Only Labor and Delivery reports pay data among Travel Nursing specialties in Santa Barbara, CA, averaging $2,847 per week. Labor and Delivery also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,003. For comparison, the Santa Barbara, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,746 per week — Labor and Delivery earns 4% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Labor and Delivery | $2,847 | $3,003 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Santa Barbara?
ALOIS Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,956 per week, followed by Stability Healthcare ($2,939) and HCS 247 ($2,913). Triage Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,003. For comparison, the Santa Barbara, CA average for Travel Nurses is $2,746 per week — ALOIS Healthcare pays 8% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,956 | $3,002 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,939 | $2,939 |
| HCS 247 | $2,913 | $2,913 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing | $2,804 | $2,804 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,770 | $3,003 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,761 | $2,761 |
| Assured Nursing | $2,751 | $2,751 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,706 | $2,706 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,687 | $2,900 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,670 | $2,670 |
Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Labor and Delivery RN
- Santa Barbara, California
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
- Prime Staffing and 1 other
UP TO $3,003/wk
Estimated pay packageLabor and Delivery RN
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Triage Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$3,003/week
Estimated pay packageLabor & Delivery RN
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,999/week
Estimated pay packageLabor and Delivery RN
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,900/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- Santa Barbara, CA
- ALOIS Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,863/week
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