5 openings from $2,672–$3,231/week in La Jolla, CA — L&D, Interventional Radiology. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 0 furnished places to stay.
5 openings from $2,672–$3,231/week right now.
Prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 12% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111.9 | 12% higher |
| Housing | 179.3 | 79% higher |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 74% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 108.0 | 8% higher |
| Services | 99.6 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in La Jolla is $199–$237 per night, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.
California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,771 based on 3 reports.
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