Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,093/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,093 per week. This is 22% lower than the California average of $2,553.

Last updated on September 6, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,093/week

Santa Barbara, CA

4% lower than the US average.

$2,553/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,186/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Barbara Compare to Other Cities

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San Luis Obispo, California

$2,699/week

This is 22% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $2,093.

Los Angeles, California

$2,496/week

This is 16% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $2,093.

Modesto, California

$2,617/week

This is 20% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $2,093.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Santa Barbara?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Endocrinology$2,044$2,372
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Santa Barbara?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$2,400$2,400
ALOIS Healthcare$2,372$2,372
LeaderStat$2,231$2,231
Assured Nursing$2,212$2,212
Trustaff$2,185$2,185
Triage Staffing$2,086$2,086
Anders Group$2,044$2,044
Slate Healthcare$2,008$2,008
GQR Healthcare$1,703$1,703
Uniti Med$1,703$1,703

Last updated on September 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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