Travel nursing contracts in Lodi, CA advertise a median of $2,683 a week, with the middle half between $2,528 and $2,939, across 11 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay.
28 openings from $2,398–$3,070/week in Lodi, CA — Med-Surg - Tele, Emergency Room, CVICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 3 furnished places to stay.
28 openings from $2,398–$3,070/week right now.
3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Stockton-Lodi, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 5% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105.1 | 5% higher |
| Housing | 115.6 | 16% higher |
| Utilities | 158.2 | 58% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 105.2 | 5% higher |
| Services | 100.3 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,310 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,430 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,825 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,555 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,171 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Lodi is $137 per night, plus up to $74 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
For the same specialties, Lodi pays about 12% above the national median, across 11 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about +7%. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty, so the figure is not distorted by which specialties happen to be hiring here.
California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license. Check your license with the compact checker.
Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,771 based on 3 reports.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
1 hospital in Lodi is hiring travel nurses, 28 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.