Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,773/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,773 per week. This is 7% higher than the California average of $2,582.

Last updated on July 11, 2026. Based on 164 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Walnut Creek, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,773/week

Walnut Creek, CA

22% higher than the US average.

$2,582/week

California

16% higher than the US average.

$2,173/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Walnut Creek Compare to Other Cities

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Oakland, California

$2,858/week

This is 3% higher than the Walnut Creek average of $2,773.

San Francisco, California

$2,569/week

This is 8% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $2,773.

Lodi, California

$2,502/week

This is 11% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $2,773.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Walnut Creek?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care$3,806$3,806
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care$3,073$3,806
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care$2,953$3,096
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Walnut Creek?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$3,806$3,806
Ardor Health Solutions$3,060$3,060
Epic Travel Staffing$3,049$3,096
Olaro$2,867$2,972
Medical Solutions$2,819$3,089
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,779$2,931
Cross Country Nurses$2,732$3,535
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,440$2,440
Coast Medical Service$2,338$2,338
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,336$2,336

Last updated on July 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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