Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,543/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Santa Monica, CA is $2,543 per week. This is 2% lower than the California average of $2,605.

Last updated on December 23, 2025. Based on 91 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,543/week

Santa Monica, CA

15% higher than the US average.

$2,605/week

California

17% higher than the US average.

$2,162/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Santa Monica Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,381/week

This is 7% lower than the Santa Monica average of $2,543.

Torrance, California

$2,829/week

This is 10% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,543.

Bakersfield, California

$2,609/week

This is 3% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,543.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Santa Monica?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Labor and Delivery$2,857$2,857
OR - Operating Room$2,651$3,045
Perioperative$2,651$3,045
Infusion$2,644$3,060
Oncology$2,624$3,060
Telemetry$2,559$2,707
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Santa Monica?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Aptiva Healthcare$2,970$2,970
Ethos Medical Staffing$2,944$2,944
LanceSoft$2,930$3,060
Bestica$2,911$2,911
LeaderStat$2,865$2,865
Catalytic Solutions$2,851$2,851
Solomon Page$2,766$2,766
Coast Medical Service$2,740$2,740
Slate Healthcare$2,737$2,737
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,707$2,707

Last updated on December 23, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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