Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Alameda, CA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$66.35/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Alameda, CA is $66.35 per hour. This is 3% lower than the California average of $68.50.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Alameda, CA compared to State and National Averages
$66.35/hour
Alameda, CA
32% higher than the US average.
$68.50/hour
California
34% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Alameda Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Alameda Compare to Other Cities
Tucson, Arizona
$47/hour
This is 41% lower than the Alameda average of $66.35.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$41/hour
This is 62% lower than the Alameda average of $66.35.
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 17% lower than the Alameda average of $66.35.
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay Medical Surgical Nurses the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $68 per hour. Los Gatos, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $95. For comparison, the Alameda, CA average for Registered Nurses is $66 per hour — Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay 2% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Mountain View, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| Santa Clara, California | $68 | $95 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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