Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: San Diego, CA

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$3,345/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in San Diego, CA is $3,345 per week. This is 34% higher than the California average of $2,205.

Last updated on January 28, 2026. Based on 22 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages

$3,345/week

San Diego, CA

35% higher than the US average.

$2,205/week

California

2% higher than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Bakersfield, California

$2,350/week

This is 28% lower than the San Diego average of $3,019.

Prescott, Arizona

$2,209/week

This is 37% lower than the San Diego average of $3,019.

Phoenix, Arizona

$2,209/week

This is 37% lower than the San Diego average of $3,019.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fresno, California$3,200$3,200
Visalia, California$3,157$3,157
Vacaville, California$3,028$3,102

Last updated on January 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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