Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Walnut Creek, CA

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,786/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,786 per week. This is 17% higher than the California average of $2,312.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$2,786/week

Walnut Creek, CA

20% higher than the US average.

$2,312/week

California

4% higher than the US average.

$2,223/week

United States

How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Walnut Creek Compare to Other Cities

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Oakland, California

$2,629/week

This is 21% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $3,177.

Antioch, California

$2,547/week

This is 25% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $3,177.

San Francisco, California

$2,517/week

This is 26% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $3,177.

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Eureka, California pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,024 per week, followed by San Jose, California ($2,979) and South San Francisco, California ($2,933). South San Francisco, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,129. For comparison, the Walnut Creek, CA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,786 per week — Eureka, California pays 9% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Eureka, California$3,024$3,024
San Jose, California$2,979$3,026
South San Francisco, California$2,933$3,129
San Leandro, California$2,899$3,072
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Walnut Creek?

Only GLC On-The-Go reports pay data for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $2,786 per week. For comparison, the Walnut Creek, CA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,786 per week, roughly in line with GLC On-The-Go.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GLC On-The-Go$2,786$2,786

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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