Average Travel Nurse Salary

$3,256/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Santa Clara, CA is $3,256 per week. This is 22% higher than the California average of $2,538.

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on 565 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,256/week

Santa Clara, CA

32% higher than the US average.

$2,538/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Clara Compare to Other Cities

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Oakland, California

$2,758/week

This is 18% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,256.

San Francisco, California

$2,647/week

This is 23% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,256.

Modesto, California

$2,690/week

This is 21% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,256.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Santa Clara?

CVPICU and PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care earn the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Santa Clara, CA, both averaging $3,507 per week, ahead of CVICU ($3,373). CVPICU also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,700. For comparison, the Santa Clara, CA average for Travel Nurses is $3,256 per week — CVPICU and PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care earn 8% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CVPICU$3,507$3,700
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care$3,507$3,700
CVICU$3,373$3,519
Labor and Delivery$3,361$3,510
CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care$3,334$3,334
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care$3,327$3,421
OR - Operating Room$3,268$3,349
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Santa Clara?

LanceSoft pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,900 per week, followed by Secure Nursing Service LLC ($3,710) and Synergy Medical Staffing ($3,550). For comparison, the Santa Clara, CA average for Travel Nurses is $3,256 per week — LanceSoft pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$3,900$3,900
Secure Nursing Service LLC$3,710$3,710
Synergy Medical Staffing$3,550$3,550
MediPro$3,542$3,542
Solomon Page$3,432$3,694
Stability Healthcare$3,410$3,603
Genie Healthcare$3,408$3,700
OneStaff Medical$3,389$3,389
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,383$3,503
Medlivo$3,365$3,672

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

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