Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in California?

The highest paying specialty in California is Women's Services. Travel roles are currently paying $4,700/wk which is 49% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in California include Director of Nursing with average pay of $3,980/wk, Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care with average pay of $3,807/wk and Pediatrics OR - Operating Room with average pay of $3,452/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,388/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,388 per week. This is 12% higher than the US average of $2,113.

Last updated on May 31, 2024. Based on 4,721 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,388/week

California

12% higher than the US average.

$2,113/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Woodland, California	$3,675	$3,675
South San Francisco, California	$3,550	$3,550
Castro Valley, California	$3,363	$3,363
Oxnard, California	$3,336	$4,535
Pleasanton, California	$3,318	$3,465
Lakeport, California	$3,298	$3,298

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in California?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Director of Nursing	$3,980	$5,539
Manager	$3,328	$5,539
Infection Control	$3,223	$3,590
First Assist	$3,177	$3,654

How does the pay for Travel Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Montana	$2,223	$4,075
Oregon	$2,222	$5,554
Wyoming	$2,177	$3,078
Washington	$2,151	$3,252
Arizona	$2,143	$3,637
Nevada	$2,132	$3,724
Idaho	$2,053	$2,916
Utah	$2,016	$3,960
Colorado	$1,990	$4,720
New Mexico	$1,953	$3,953

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in California?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
VitalSolution	$4,500	$4,500
MediPro	$3,871	$3,871
Corratel Healthcare	$3,740	$4,651
Sharp Nursing Medical Staffing	$3,737	$3,737
Excite Health Partners	$3,619	$3,619
Rock Medical Group	$3,500	$3,500
Bestica	$3,455	$3,455
MSSI	$3,395	$3,395
Fastaff Travel Nursing	$3,303	$3,303
The Judge Group Offshore Travel	$3,277	$3,551