Travel Nurse Salary Guide: California

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

The highest paying specialty in California is Director of Nursing. Travel roles are currently paying $4,137/wk which is 42% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in California include Pediatrics CVICU with average pay of $3,434/wk, Manager with average pay of $3,379/wk and Care Manager with average pay of $3,358/wk.

Travel Nurse Salary Insights
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Featured Blog Posts

Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,417/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in California is $2,417 per week. This is 13% higher than the US average of $2,099.

Last updated on June 8, 2024. Based on 6,148 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,417/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,099/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Oxnard, California	$4,069	$4,792
South San Francisco, California	$3,550	$3,550
Lakeport, California	$3,298	$3,298

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Manager	$3,379	$4,879
Care Manager	$3,358	$5,539
First Assist	$3,320	$4,088
Educator	$3,299	$4,499
House Supervisor	$3,217	$4,792

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Montana	$2,224	$4,075
Oregon	$2,217	$5,554
Wyoming	$2,172	$3,078
Washington	$2,162	$4,637
Arizona	$2,154	$4,002
Idaho	$2,076	$3,240
Utah	$2,028	$2,673
Colorado	$2,001	$4,720
Nevada	$1,995	$3,678
New Mexico	$1,931	$3,200

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
Aureus - Nurse Leadership	$4,067	$4,067
Sharp Nursing Medical Staffing	$3,899	$3,899
Corratel Healthcare	$3,740	$4,651
Rang Healthcare: a Division of Rang Technologies	$3,737	$3,737
Converdia Health Staffing	$3,654	$3,654
Cambay Healthcare LLC	$3,500	$3,500
Rock Medical Group	$3,500	$3,500
Next Move Inc	$3,475	$4,090
Excite Health Partners	$3,458	$3,794