Average Travel Nurse Salary

$3,173/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Santa Maria, CA is $3,173 per week. This is 17% higher than the California average of $2,619.

Last updated on December 25, 2025. Based on 103 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,173/week

Santa Maria, CA

32% higher than the US average.

$2,619/week

California

18% higher than the US average.

$2,159/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Maria Compare to Other Cities

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Bakersfield, California

$2,565/week

This is 24% lower than the Santa Maria average of $3,173.

Los Angeles, California

$2,390/week

This is 33% lower than the Santa Maria average of $3,173.

Torrance, California

$2,847/week

This is 11% lower than the Santa Maria average of $3,173.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Santa Maria?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CVOR$3,537$3,962
LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum$3,297$3,297
Labor and Delivery$3,103$3,423
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Santa Maria?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Aptiva Healthcare$3,880$3,880
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$3,767$3,767
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$3,639$3,639
Cure Healthcare Staffing$3,510$3,723
HCS 247 Travel$3,466$3,675
First Connect Health$3,463$3,962
IDR Healthcare$3,443$3,865
Secure Nursing Service LLC$3,423$3,423
Go Healthcare$3,419$3,621
Olaro$3,410$3,659

Last updated on December 25, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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