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Travel Nurse Pay in Los Angeles, CA

Based on 360 live assignments in Los Angeles listing weekly pay. That's $63/wk above the California median of $2,374.

$2,437

Median /wk

$2,101–$2,855

Typical range /wk

$3,962

Stipends and rent in Los Angeles

$1,995/wk

Max tax-free stipend (GSA: $199/night lodging + $86/day meals)

$2,772/mo

Typical rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index)

$7,788/mo

Left after rent at typical pay here ($2,437/wk)

GSA FY2027 per diem rates set the most an agency can usually pay tax-free for housing and meals. Your agency's stipend may be lower.

Pay by specialty in Los Angeles

Specialties with at least 3 assignments listing pay. Tap one for its pay across California.

Specialty

Median

Typical range

Jobs

Radiology / Imaging

$3,076

$2,901 – $3,216

Labor & Delivery

$2,791

$2,646 – $2,960

Pediatrics

$2,726

$2,437 – $2,726

ICU / Critical Care

$2,370

$2,079 – $2,644

Oncology

$2,334

$1,569 – $2,763

Medical / Surgical

$2,332

$2,060 – $2,570

Operating Room

$2,296

$1,383 – $2,734

Rehabilitation

$2,182

$2,150 – $2,332

Emergency / Trauma

$2,066

$2,042 – $2,211

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Figures use the weekly pay posted on each assignment. "Typical range" is the middle half of assignments (25th to 75th percentile). Agency pay is an estimate; confirm before you accept.