Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Arcadia, CA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$42.58/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Arcadia, CA is $42.58 per hour. This is 61% lower than the California average of $68.50.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Arcadia, CA compared to State and National Averages
$42.58/hour
Arcadia, CA
5% lower 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 Arcadia Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Arcadia Compare to Other Cities
Tucson, Arizona
$47/hour
This is 8% lower than the Arcadia average of $51.05.
El Paso, Texas
$36/hour
This is 43% lower than the Arcadia average of $51.05.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$60/hour
This is 14% higher than the Arcadia average of $51.05.
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 Arcadia, CA average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $43 per hour — Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay 59% 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 May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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