What are the main factors that influence a Travel Nurse - RN's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Travel Nurse - RN's salary?

A Travel Nurse - RN's salary grows with experience: starting around $101,712 for beginners, reaching about $103,764 at mid-level, and approach $109,023 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Travel Nurse - RN?

Travel Nurse - RN salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Travel Nurse - RN roles are District of Columbia $116,781, California $116,338, Massachusetts $114,787. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Travel Nurse - RN roles make?

Salaries for Travel Nurse - RN level roles vary by specialization: Travel Registered Nurse RN Labor and Delivery L&D: $112,425; Travel Registered Nurse RN Cath Lab: $99,829; Travel Registered Nurse RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit PACU: $97,830; Travel Dialysis Registered Nurse RN: $90,256; Travel RN: $89,003.

How do different companies affect a Travel Nurse - RN's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Travel Nurse - RN roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Travel Nurse - RN Salary in the United States

How much does a Travel Nurse - RN make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Travel Nurse - RN in the United States is $105,474 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Travel Nurse - RN's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,120
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,017 to $116,281
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,586

10% $83,586

50% (Median) $105,474

90% $126,120

Travel Nurse - RN Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,281	$9,690	$2,236	$56
Average	$105,474	$8,790	$2,028	$51
25th Percentile	$94,017	$7,835	$1,808	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Travel Nurse - RN Salaries

A Travel Nurse - RN's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Travel Nurse - RN Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Travel Nurse - RN's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $101,712
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,567
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,764
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,797
Expert (over 8 years): $109,023

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Travel Nurse - RN	$101,712
Intermediate Level Travel Nurse - RN	$102,567
Senior Level Travel Nurse - RN	$103,764
Specialist Level Travel Nurse - RN	$105,797
Expert Level Travel Nurse - RN	$109,023

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How Do Travel Nurse - RNs Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Travel Nurse - RNs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $116,781.
California: $116,338.
Massachusetts: $114,787.

District of Columbia $116,781 California $116,338 Massachusetts $114,787 Washington $114,365 New Jersey $114,323 Alaska $114,176 Connecticut $112,720 New York $112,129

Hawaii $110,241 Rhode Island $109,355 Maryland $108,754 Minnesota $107,932 Colorado $107,615 Illinois $107,510 Oregon $107,109 Delaware $106,814

New Hampshire $106,628 Virginia $106,212 Pennsylvania $104,999 Nevada $104,388 North Dakota $104,187 Michigan $103,871 Wisconsin $103,755 Vermont $103,523

Texas $102,879 Maine $102,837 Arizona $102,774 Ohio $102,700 Georgia $101,730 Indiana $101,244 Wyoming $101,150 Utah $101,002

Iowa $100,939 Kansas $100,432 Louisiana $100,285 North Carolina $100,232 Missouri $100,211 Florida $99,799 Montana $99,578 Nebraska $99,367

Kentucky $99,251 South Carolina $98,829 Tennessee $98,565 Idaho $98,460 New Mexico $97,690 Oklahoma $97,521 Alabama $96,899 South Dakota $95,855

Arkansas $95,285 West Virginia $94,979 Mississippi $94,062

Top Paying Cities for Travel Nurse - RN

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $133,034
San Francisco: $131,578
Oakland: $128,805

San Jose, CA $133,034

San Francisco, CA $131,578

Oakland, CA $128,805

New York, NY $121,442

Paramus, NJ $119,965

Queens Village, NY $119,960

Passaic, NJ $119,860

Bergenfield, NJ $119,850

Stamford, CT $119,618

Huntington, NY $119,575

Newark, NJ $118,795

Bridgeport, CT $118,573

Vallejo, CA $118,363

New Brunswick, NJ $118,321

Petaluma, CA $118,257

Middlesex, NJ $118,057

Somerset, NJ $117,983

Santa Cruz, CA $117,846

Boston, MA $117,203

Monterey, CA $116,832

Seattle, WA $116,591

Santa Rosa, CA $116,570

Los Angeles, CA $116,538

Juneau, AK $116,264

Washington, DC $116,148

Orange, CA $115,772

Santa Ana, CA $115,494

Long Beach, CA $115,389

Anaheim, CA $115,367

Anchorage, AK $115,315

Santa Maria, CA $114,998

Everett, WA $114,977

Danbury, CT $114,606

Bremerton, WA $114,460

Tacoma, WA $114,081

New Suffolk, NY $114,079

Sacramento, CA $114,049

Santa Barbara, CA $113,933

Trenton, NJ $113,817

San Diego, CA $113,817

Brockton, MA $113,701

Fairbanks, AK $113,443

Lompoc, CA $113,174

Lowell, MA $113,088

Ventura, CA $113,068

Nashua, NH $113,047

Stockton, CA $113,036

Modesto, CA $112,267

Poughkeepsie, NY $112,034

Olympia, WA $111,834

Kennewick, WA $111,834

New Haven, CT $111,792

Lawrence, MA $111,412

Hartford, CT $111,307

Riverside, CA $111,286

New Bedford, MA $111,180

Richland, WA $111,180

Bakersfield, CA $111,032

San Bernardino, CA $110,990

New Britain, CT $110,980

Atlantic City, NJ $110,980

New London, CT $110,938

Norwich, CT $110,906

Portsmouth, NH $110,885

Boulder, CO $110,661

Portland, OR $110,516

Worcester, MA $110,505

Minneapolis, MN $110,178

Philadelphia, PA $110,030

Honolulu, HI $109,682

Saint Paul, MN $109,632

Vineland, NJ $109,609

Providence, RI $109,303

Chicago, IL $108,997

Bellingham, WA $108,870

Springfield, MA $108,786

Baltimore, MD $108,754

Chico, CA $108,491

Pittsfield, MA $108,206

Manchester, NH $108,005

Spokane, WA $107,541

Denver, CO $107,531

Albany, NY $107,035

Troy, NY $106,993

Nassau, NY $106,880

Schenectady, NY $106,771

Wilmington, DE $106,687

Burlington, VT $106,539

Salem, OR $106,497

Portland, ME $106,170

Yakima, WA $106,065

Rochester, MN $105,738

Reno, NV $105,685

Fresno, CA $105,685

Milwaukee, WI $105,590

Detroit, MI $105,485

Ann Arbor, MI $105,467

Allentown, PA $105,453

Colorado Springs, CO $105,274

Syracuse, NY $105,221

Carson City, NV $105,221

Houston, TX $105,073

Eugene, OR $105,020

Gary, IN $104,894

Springfield, OR $104,810

Bismarck, ND $104,788

Galveston, TX $104,715

Medford, OR $104,556

Fort Collins, CO $104,514

Concord, NH $104,461

Austin, TX $104,430

Mesa, AZ $104,208

Reading, PA $104,198

Phoenix, AZ $104,187

Dallas, TX $104,156

Saint Cloud, MN $104,054

Madison, WI $103,913

Utica, NY $103,628

Rochester, NY $103,459

Des Moines, IA $103,449

Raleigh, NC $103,438

Atlanta, GA $103,280

Battle Creek, MI $103,248

Salt Lake City, UT $103,217

Lancaster, PA $103,059

Harrisburg, PA $102,911

Kansas City, MO $102,806

Champaign, IL $102,784

Kansas City, KS $102,784

Fort Worth, TX $102,774

Columbus, OH $102,756

Boca Raton, FL $102,732

Pittsburgh, PA $102,689

Richmond, VA $102,647

Indianapolis, IN $102,626

Cleveland, OH $102,616

Las Vegas, NV $102,489

Cincinnati, OH $102,489

Petersburg, VA $102,331

Huntsville, AL $102,173

Lansing, MI $102,102

Lebanon, PA $102,088

Pueblo, CO $102,078

Appleton, WI $102,046

Buffalo, NY $102,004

Dayton, OH $101,972

Racine, WI $101,951

Charlotte, NC $101,941

Saint Louis, MO $101,909

York, PA $101,846

Elkhart, IN $101,846

Gastonia, NC $101,826

Billings, MT $101,800

Beaumont, TX $101,772

Lorain, OH $101,751

Benton Harbor, MI $101,730

Toledo, OH $101,709

Binghamton, NY $101,656

Rock Hill, SC $101,645

Rockford, IL $101,593

Springfield, IL $101,550

Elyria, OH $101,540

Fargo, ND $101,540

Flagstaff, AZ $101,466

Fort Lauderdale, FL $101,403

Duluth, MN $101,339

Miami, FL $101,339

Cheyenne, WY $101,266

Grand Forks, ND $101,266

Bangor, ME $101,034

Cedar Rapids, IA $100,918

Durham, NC $100,873

Louisville, KY $100,865

Grand Rapids, MI $100,844

Hialeah, FL $100,833

Casper, WY $100,685

Scranton, PA $100,559

New Orleans, LA $100,527

Virginia Beach, VA $100,517

Akron, OH $100,464

Peoria, IL $100,327

Sarasota, FL $100,306

Nashville, TN $100,232

Omaha, NE $100,232

Green Bay, WI $100,232

Baton Rouge, LA $100,179

Charleston, SC $100,158

Jamestown, NY $100,105

Davenport, IA $100,105

Tucson, AZ $100,053

Saint Petersburg, FL $99,989

Tampa, FL $99,968

Evansville, IN $99,905

Port Arthur, TX $99,905

Bradenton, FL $99,863

Santa Fe, NM $99,673

Orlando, FL $99,483

Clearwater, FL $99,451

Canton, OH $99,230

La Crosse, WI $99,230

Albuquerque, NM $99,167

Newport News, VA $99,156

High Point, NC $99,124

Ogden, UT $99,082

Corpus Christi, TX $98,998

Norfolk, VA $98,935

Laramie, WY $98,935

Rock Island, IL $98,871

Saginaw, MI $98,850

Jacksonville, FL $98,840

Salisbury, NC $98,819

Boise, ID $98,797

Moline, IL $98,745

Fort Myers, FL $98,713

Memphis, TN $98,692

Tulsa, OK $98,639

Waterloo, IA $98,576

Spartanburg, SC $98,471

Lincoln, NE $98,418

Fort Wayne, IN $98,397

Provo, UT $98,386

Cedar Falls, IA $98,260

San Antonio, TX $98,217

Greensboro, NC $98,175

South Bend, IN $98,165

Savannah, GA $98,049

Muskegon, MI $98,006

Birmingham, AL $97,996

Winston Salem, NC $97,944

Lake Charles, LA $97,690

Anderson, IN $97,669

Lexington, KY $97,637

Augusta, GA $97,606

Greenville, SC $97,606

Lima, OH $97,521

Wichita, KS $97,511

Tuscaloosa, AL $97,511

Columbia, SC $97,416

Springfield, OH $97,395

Asheville, NC $97,226

Bloomington, IN $97,152

Knoxville, TN $96,772

Shreveport, LA $96,762

Wilmington, NC $96,625

Roanoke, VA $96,625

Topeka, KS $96,435

Frankfort, KY $96,423

Oklahoma City, OK $96,350

Chillicothe, OH $96,308

Longview, TX $96,298

Melbourne, FL $96,287

Sioux Falls, SD $96,118

Mobile, AL $96,108

Terre Haute, IN $96,066

Altoona, PA $96,002

Amarillo, TX $95,929

Killeen, TX $95,897

Fayetteville, AR $95,813

Chattanooga, TN $95,781

Sioux City, IA $95,686

Idaho Falls, ID $95,665

Lynchburg, VA $95,581

Gainesville, FL $95,443

Portsmouth, OH $95,391

Little Rock, AR $95,370

Lafayette, LA $95,327

Youngstown, OH $95,327

Daytona Beach, FL $95,264

Clarksville, TN $95,254

Pensacola, FL $95,243

Temple, TX $95,236

Hopkinsville, KY $94,927

Erie, PA $94,906

Florence, SC $94,863

Charleston, WV $94,695

Great Falls, MT $94,642

Macon, GA $94,494

Tallahassee, FL $94,484

Fayetteville, NC $94,463

Waco, TX $94,441

Helena, MT $94,368

Pine Bluff, AR $94,328

Vincennes, IN $94,199

Lubbock, TX $94,157

Alamogordo, NM $94,093

Twin Falls, ID $93,998

Rapid City, SD $93,967

Jackson, MS $93,777

Huntington, WV $93,770

Greenville, MS $93,766

Parkersburg, WV $93,659

Montgomery, AL $93,640

Wichita Falls, TX $93,534

Springfield, MO $93,534

Biloxi, MS $93,482

Monroe, LA $93,376

Johnstown, PA $93,302

Sumter, SC $93,260

Columbus, GA $93,250

Pascagoula, MS $93,049

Abilene, TX $93,049

Kingsport, TN $92,775

Albany, GA $92,775

Gulfport, MS $92,743

Alexandria, LA $92,395

Fort Smith, AR $92,132

El Paso, TX $91,847

Las Cruces, NM $91,372

Harlingen, TX $91,104

Pocatello, ID $91,087

Florence, AL $90,950

Brownsville, TX $90,929

Mcallen, TX $90,708

Dothan, AL $90,560

Columbus, MS $89,933

Altus, OK $89,442

Lawton, OK $89,242

Pierre, SD $88,862

Travel Nurse - RN Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Travel Nurse - RN salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $111,878. While startup companies pay approximate $95,336.

Travel Nurse - RN Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$95,336
Growth Stage	51~500	$100,640
Established	501~5000	$108,220
Enterprise	5000+	$111,878

Travel Nurse - RN Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Travel Nurse - RN roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Travel Nurse - RN positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Travel Nurse - RN as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Travel Nurse - RN

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$126,569	$61.0	20%

Travel Nurse - RN Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Travel Nurse - RN's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$94,017

Average $105,474/year

$116,281

$7,835

Average $8,790/month

$9,690

$1,808

Average $2,028/week

$2,236

$45

Average $51/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,281	$9,690	$2,236	$56
Average	$105,474	$8,790	$2,028	$51
25th Percentile	$94,017	$7,835	$1,808	$45

Most common benefits for Travel Nurse - RN

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Disability
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Common company salaries for Travel Nurse - RN

Here are companies hiring for Travel Nurse - RN and their salaries, click below for more details.

N $97,099/per year

New York Police Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $95,962/per year

State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $94,615/per year

US Department of Transportation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $93,141/per year

US General Services Administration Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $92,342/per year

Los Angeles County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

D $92,011/per year

Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,967/per year

US Department of Commerce Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $91,755/per year

US Department of Energy Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

F $91,673/per year

Federal Bureau of Investigation Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $90,276/per year

Naval Sea Systems Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,975/per year

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $88,721/per year

San Diego County Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

T $88,664/per year

The TTB Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

L $87,569/per year

Lutheran Services Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

M $85,066/per year

Maryland Inc Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $83,780/per year

State University of New York Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $82,969/per year

New York State Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

P $82,703/per year

Puerto Rico Department of Education Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

U $80,526/per year

US Central Command Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

H $80,286/per year

Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $79,270/per year

Air Force Reserve Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

A $78,505/per year

American Automobile Association (AAA) Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $76,678/per year

State of Florida - Department of Health Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

N $75,183/per year

New York State Department Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

S $75,106/per year

State University System of Florida Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit the United States

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FAQ about Travel Nurse - RN

1. Where can a Travel Nurse - RN earn the most?

A Travel Nurse - RN's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Travel Nurse - RN earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Travel Nurse - RN is $133,034.

2. What is the highest pay for Travel Nurse - RN?

The highest pay for Travel Nurse - RN is $126,120.

3. What is the lowest pay for Travel Nurse - RN?

The lowest pay for Travel Nurse - RN is $83,586.

4. What are the responsibilities of Travel Nurse - RN?

Responsible for helping hospitals, clinics, and other facilities maintain high standards of care and normal patient loads during periods of short staffing, seasonal peaks, or crises. Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients. Records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment, as necessary. Observes patients' progress and records observations in patient medical records. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Typically reports to a manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Travel Nurse - RN?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Travel Nurse - RN roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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