Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: California

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in California?

The highest paying employer in California for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs is Tenet North Cal, paying up to $84/hr. This is 18% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in California.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$68.75/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in California is $68.75 per hour. This is 45% higher than the US average of $37.88.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$68.75/hour

California

45% higher than the US average.

$37.88/hour

United States

How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Washington	$72	$82
Oregon	$61	$67
Nevada	$53	$65
Idaho	$50	$50
Arizona	$40	$42
Colorado	$38	$40
New Mexico	$34	$40

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in California?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet North Cal	$84	$108
Adventist Health	$66	$66
Tenet Desert	$61	$67
Community Medical Centers	$53	$56

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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