Travel Nurse Salary Guide: South Lake Tahoe, CA

Average Travel Nurse Salary

$3,031/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in South Lake Tahoe, CA is $3,031 per week. This is 16% higher than the California average of $2,546.

Last updated on October 10, 2026. Based on 35 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in South Lake Tahoe, CA compared to State and National Averages

$3,031/week

South Lake Tahoe, CA

27% higher than the US average.

$2,546/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,209/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in South Lake Tahoe Compare to Other Cities

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Merced, California

$2,460/week

This is 23% lower than the South Lake Tahoe average of $3,031.

Antioch, California

$2,705/week

This is 12% lower than the South Lake Tahoe average of $3,031.

Oakland, California

$2,695/week

This is 12% lower than the South Lake Tahoe average of $3,031.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in South Lake Tahoe?

LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in South Lake Tahoe, CA, averaging $3,136 per week, followed by Case Management ($3,070) and Labor and Delivery ($3,037). Labor and Delivery has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,403. For comparison, the South Lake Tahoe, CA average for Travel Nurses is $3,031 per week — LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum earns 3% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum$3,136$3,136
Case Management$3,070$3,070
Labor and Delivery$3,037$3,403
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in South Lake Tahoe?

ADN Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,403 per week, followed by American Consultants ($3,383) and Triage Staffing ($3,216). For comparison, the South Lake Tahoe, CA average for Travel Nurses is $3,031 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 12% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$3,403$3,403
American Consultants$3,383$3,383
Triage Staffing$3,216$3,216
ALOIS Healthcare$3,163$3,167
AHS Staffing$3,136$3,136
Synergy Medical Staffing$3,132$3,139
Solomon Page$3,124$3,178
Stability Healthcare$3,084$3,084
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$3,071$3,119
Genie Healthcare$3,034$3,048

Last updated on October 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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