Travel Nursing Salary in the United States

How much does a Travel Nursing make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Travel Nursing in the United States is $89,111 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,189
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,675 to $98,574
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,994
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Travel Nursing Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $98,574 $8,215 $1,896 $47
Average $89,111 $7,426 $1,714 $43
25th Percentile $80,675 $6,723 $1,551 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Travel Nursing Salaries

A Travel Nursing'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Travel Nursing Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Travel Nursing'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): $88,291
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,525
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,655
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,058
  • Expert (over 8 years): $96,372
Levels Salary
Entry Level Travel Nursing$88,291
Intermediate Level Travel Nursing$88,525
Senior Level Travel Nursing$91,655
Specialist Level Travel Nursing$96,058
Expert Level Travel Nursing$96,372
$88,291 0 yr
$88,525 < 2 yrs
$91,655 2-4 yrs
$96,058 5-8 yrs
$96,372 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Travel Nursings

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: $112,396
  • San Francisco: $111,165
  • Oakland: $108,823

What Skills Can Increase a Travel Nursing's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.85% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Nursing Practice (Mentioned in 2.7% Job Postings): Nursing practice may be work experience that is direct and/or indirect patient care in clinical practice, nursing administration, education, research, or consultation in the specialty represented by the credential.
  • Life Support (Mentioned in 2.17% Job Postings): Life support refers to the treatments and techniques performed in an emergency in order to support life after the failure of one or more vital organs. Healthcare providers and emergency medical technicians are generally certified to perform basic and advanced life support procedures; however, basic life support is sometimes provided at the scene of an emergency by family members or bystanders before emergency services arrive. In the case of cardiac injuries, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is initiated by bystanders or family members 25% of the time. Basic life support techniques, such as performing CPR on a victim of cardiac arrest, can double or even triple that patient's chance of survival. Other types of basic life support include relief from choking (which can be done by using the Heimlich maneuver), staunching of bleeding by direct compression and elevation above the heart (and if necessary, pressure on arterial pressure points and the use of a manufactured or improvised tourniquet), first aid, and the use of an automated external defibrillator.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 5.85%
Nursing Practice 2.7%
Life Support 2.17%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Travel Nursing's salary.
  • Staff Development: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Telecommunications: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Staff Development
$97,131
9%
Risk Management
$94,458
6%
Telecommunications
$93,567
5%
Family Education
$92,676
4%
Partnering
$92,676
4%
Critical Care
$91,785
3%
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Travel Nursing Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Travel Nursing roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Travel Nursing positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Travel Nursing as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Travel Nursing

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$106,933$51.020%

How Education impacts a Travel Nursing's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Travel Nursings enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Travel Nursing with a Associate's Degree is between $83,595 and $88,593).

Travel Nursing Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Travel Nursing
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 1.1%
Associates 40.1%
Bachelors 53.0%
Masters 5.2%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Travel Nursing Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Travel Nursing'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Travel Nursing

Salaries for a Travel Nursing can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $214,172 in 2023 to around $208,310 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Travel Nursing salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Travel Nursing Over Time

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2023
$214,172
2024
$216,471
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2024 $216,471
2025 $208,310
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  • Continuum Medical Staffing

    Columbus, OH

    Continuum Medical Staffing | Columbus, OH

    PSYCHIATRIST- CHILD/ADOLESCENT COLUMBUS OHIO We are seeking a Board-Certified Child/ Adolescent Psychiatrist for a permanent position in Columbus Ohio No V... more

    3 Days Ago

  • MD Staff, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    MD Staff, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Neurologist Locum Tenens Opportunity Near Columbus, OH. We are excited to offer a rewarding locum tenens opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligibl... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Associate Vice President, Brand & External Communications. About the Company. National consulting & advisory services firm focused on the healthcare indust... more

    14 Days Ago

  • C.R. England

    Columbus, OH

    C.R. England | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. C.R. England is Now Urgently Hiring Local Dedicated CDL-A Truck Drivers. \n. Dedicated Local Fleet - Home Daily - Competitive Pay* - Full ... more

    15 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Credit Risk Strategy & Data Science. About the Company. High-growth SMB lender building the next generation of credit decisioning. Industry... more

    15 Days Ago

  • KreilKamp Trucking

    Columbus, OH

    KreilKamp Trucking | Columbus, OH

    Regional CDL A Drivers | NEW Grads Welcome | Earn $70,000+ Annually. We're proud to be a 4th generation family truck line, started in 1935, but even proude... more

    15 Days Ago

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FAQ about Travel Nursing

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Travel Nursing?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Travel Nursing roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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