Pay → California → Palo Alto

Travel Nurse Pay in Palo Alto, CA

Based on 365 live assignments in Palo Alto listing weekly pay.

$2,384

Median /wk

$2,217–$2,760

Typical range /wk

$4,383

Stipends and rent in Palo Alto

$2,170/wk

Max tax-free stipend (GSA: $218/night lodging + $92/day meals)

$4,558/mo

Typical rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index)

$5,773/mo

Left after rent at typical pay here ($2,384/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 Palo Alto

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

Specialty

Median

Typical range

Jobs

Radiology / Imaging

$2,815

$2,653 – $3,092

Labor & Delivery

$2,760

$2,720 – $2,760

Pediatrics

$2,645

$2,578 – $2,960

ICU / Critical Care

$2,631

$2,371 – $2,807

Oncology

$2,478

$2,385 – $2,806

Operating Room

$2,408

$2,161 – $2,536

Medical / Surgical

$2,217

$2,138 – $2,301

Emergency / Trauma

$2,146

$2,119 – $2,175

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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.