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 Community Medical Centers, paying up to $82/hr. This is 4% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in California.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$78.06/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in California is $78.06 per hour. This is 38% higher than the US average of $48.45.

Last updated on May 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$78.06/hour

California

38% higher than the US average.

$48.45/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
Arizona	$43	$49
Michigan	$39	$39
Colorado	$37	$40

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Community Medical Centers	$82	$106
Tenet Desert	$61	$69
Adventist Health	$26	$26

Last updated on May 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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