Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Bakersfield, CA

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

The highest paying specialty in Bakersfield is School RN. Travel roles are currently paying $9,089/wk which is 67% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Bakersfield include Trauma Program Manager with average pay of $4,229/wk, Nursery with average pay of $3,879/wk and Pediatrics PACU - Post Anesthetic Care with average pay of $3,807/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,973/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $2,973 per week. This is 18% higher than the California average of $2,451.

Last updated on May 9, 2024. Based on 908 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,973/week

Bakersfield, CA

29% higher than the US average.

$2,451/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,104/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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Fresno, California

$2,489/week

This is 19% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,973.

Torrance, California

$1,972/week

This is 51% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,973.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,080/week

This is 43% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,973.

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

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
First Assist	$4,350	$5,063
OR - Operating Room	$4,120	$5,063

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Bakersfield?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Refined Medical Staffing	$4,686	$4,686
RCM HealthCare Travel	$4,569	$4,569
Excite Health Partners	$4,563	$4,563
Talent4Health	$4,533	$4,752
American Traveler	$4,438	$4,438
LanceSoft	$4,239	$4,563
Core Medical Group	$4,200	$4,200
Epic Travel Staffing	$4,173	$4,578
Aptiva Healthcare	$4,070	$4,080
NuWest Travel Nursing	$4,018	$4,211