Hospitals in Salinas, CA
1 facility hiring travelers, 4 openings. A two-bedroom in Salinas runs about $2,980 a month at HUD fair market rent, 25% above San Leandro's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 4
- Median advertised weekly
- $3,154
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $2,980
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Facilities
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
Against the national average, Salinas, CA runs utilities 54% above, housing 46% above and groceries and goods 5% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Salinas, CA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 9% above |
| Housing | 46% above |
| Utilities | 54% above |
| Groceries and goods | 5% above |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Salinas is $2,980 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,480.
California taxes wage income.
Against San Leandro, a two-bedroom here runs 25% higher ($2,980 against $2,380).
Housing on CircleRN
14 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Salinas's hospitals.
- cozy room for rent your own bathroom quiet relaxing peaceful — $1,100 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.2 mi
- Cozy Comfort Near Hospitals — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3 mi
- Sunny Toro Park — $2,300 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 5.1 mi
- Quiet Country Setting — $1,900 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.6 mi
- Quiet serene getaway — $2,400 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.8 mi
- Private room with en-suite full bath in a family home — $1,300 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 8 mi
- Cozy Home With Garden Close To Hospitals & CSUMB — $2,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 8.5 mi
- Country retreat — $2,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 12 mi
- 2 BR 1 Bath in Aromas, CA. — $2,450 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 12.4 mi
- Great location, walking distance to most everything! — $4,250 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 14.6 mi
- Summer Retreat in Carmel/26 — $3,800 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 15.9 mi
- Cute Room in Mother Nature — $1,250 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 15.9 mi
Common questions
- Which Salinas hospital hires travelers most?
- Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, with 4 of the city's 4 openings and 240 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a California license to work in Salinas?
- California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
- How does Salinas compare with San Leandro?
- Salinas's median advertised rate is $3,154 a week against $3,194 in San Leandro; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,980 in Salinas and $2,380 in San Leandro. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Salinas?
- Yes: 14 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does California tax travel nurse pay?
- California taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
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