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Petaluma, California
$2,797/wk/
36 hrs/week
San Ramon, California
$2,401/wk/
36 hrs/week
San Ramon, California
$2,401/wk/
36 hrs/week
Salinas, California
$1,429/wk/
36 hrs/week
Roseville, California
$1,719/wk/
36 hrs/week
Salinas, California
$1,658/wk/
36 hrs/week
San Ramon, California
$2,401/wk/
36 hrs/week
San Ramon, California
$2,401/wk/
36 hrs/week
San Jose, California
$2,405/wk/
36 hrs/week
Salinas, California
$2,046/wk/
36 hrs/week
Sonoma, California
$1,982/wk/
36 hrs/week
King City, California
$3,327/wk/
36 hrs/week
Hayward, California
$2,755/wk/
36 hrs/week
Hayward, California
$1,226/wk/
36 hrs/week
Mammoth Lakes, California
$2,398/wk/
36 hrs/week
Watsonville, California
$1,887/wk/
36 hrs/week
Monterey, California
$1,653/wk/
36 hrs/week
Stockton, California
$1,978/wk/
36 hrs/week
San Leandro, California
$1,873/wk/
36 hrs/week
Hayward, California
$1,873/wk/
36 hrs/week
Santa Clara, California
$1,870/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)
Occupational therapists in California earn an average of $2,099 per week. Pay ranges from $1,224 to $3,327 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 Hayward, San Ramon, Salinas. These cities offer the most job opportunities with competitive pay rates. Hayward leads with 6 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 34+ occupational therapist positions available in California. Our job listings are updated daily, and new positions are added regularly. Popular specialties include COTA SNF, COTA Inpatient Rehab, OT SNF.
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.