Average Travel Nurse Salary

$3,011/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Santa Maria, CA is $3,011 per week. This is 17% higher than the California average of $2,485.

Last updated on April 9, 2026. Based on 93 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,011/week

Santa Maria, CA

28% higher than the US average.

$2,485/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,160/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Maria Compare to Other Cities

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San Luis Obispo, California

$2,819/week

This is 7% lower than the Santa Maria average of $3,011.

Bakersfield, California

$2,524/week

This is 19% lower than the Santa Maria average of $3,011.

Los Angeles, California

$2,347/week

This is 28% lower than the Santa Maria average of $3,011.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Santa Maria?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CVOR$3,464$3,852
Interventional Radiology$2,803$3,000
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Santa Maria?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
3B Healthcare Inc.$3,900$3,900
Secure Nursing Service LLC$3,852$3,852
Care Career$3,632$3,632
Pioneer Healthcare Services$3,582$3,582
TRS Healthcare$3,546$3,546
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$3,323$3,323
TNAA TotalMed RN$3,318$3,318
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,296$3,296
TheraEX Staffing Services$3,280$3,840
Focus Staff$3,257$3,257

Last updated on April 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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