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Petaluma, California
$2,817/wk/
36 hrs/week
San Ramon, California
$2,419/wk/
36 hrs/week
San Ramon, California
$2,419/wk/
36 hrs/week
Roseville, California
$1,733/wk/
36 hrs/week
San Ramon, California
$2,419/wk/
36 hrs/week
San Ramon, California
$2,419/wk/
36 hrs/week
Salinas, California
$2,059/wk/
36 hrs/week
Stockton, California
$2,738/wk/
36 hrs/week
Gilroy, California
$1,294/wk/
36 hrs/week
Santa Rosa, California
$1,802/wk/
36 hrs/week
Monterey, California
$2,324/wk/
36 hrs/week
Morgan Hill, California
$1,236/wk/
36 hrs/week
Monterey, California
$1,665/wk/
36 hrs/week
Vacaville, California
$1,798/wk/
36 hrs/week
San Leandro, California
$1,901/wk/
36 hrs/week
Hayward, California
$1,901/wk/
36 hrs/week
Lakeport, California
$1,579/wk/
36 hrs/week
Fremont, California
$2,855/wk/
36 hrs/week
Santa Clara, California
$1,884/wk/
36 hrs/week
Santa Clara, California
$1,884/wk/
36 hrs/week
Hayward, California
$1,901/wk/
36 hrs/week
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California is the highest-paying state for travel nurses ($3,400–$5,500+/wk) due to mandatory Title 22 nurse-to-patient ratios. California is NOT a compact license state — every traveler needs a separate BRN endorsement (8–12 weeks). CDCR alone operates 33 state prisons with chronic RN vacancies.
Cost: $350 + $150 Live Scan (non-compact — separate CA RN license required)
Timeline: 8–12 weeks via California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
Browse live openings in 24 California cities — each page shows real open contracts and current pay, updated daily.
Occupational therapists in California earn an average of $2,158 per week. Pay ranges from $1,236 to $2,957 per week depending on specialty, experience, and facility type. CatSol Healthcare Staffing offers transparent pay rates with no hidden fees.
The top cities for occupational therapist jobs in California include Salinas, San Ramon, Monterey. These cities offer the most job opportunities with competitive pay rates. Salinas leads with 5 open positions.
To work as a occupational therapist in California, you need an active nursing license valid in CA. California is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you will need to obtain a California nursing license. CatSol can help guide you through the licensing process.
CatSol currently has 37+ occupational therapist positions available in California. Our job listings are updated daily, and new positions are added regularly. Popular specialties include OT SNF, COTA SNF, COTA Inpatient Rehab.
Applying for occupational therapist jobs with CatSol is easy. Use our AI-powered search to find jobs that match your preferences, then click "Quick Apply" to submit your information. A dedicated recruiter will contact you within 24 hours to discuss opportunities and guide you through the process.