Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: El Centro, CA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$43.02/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in El Centro, CA is $43.02 per hour. This is 73% lower than the California average of $74.22.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in El Centro, CA compared to State and National Averages
$43.02/hour
El Centro, CA
18% lower than the US average.
$74.22/hour
California
32% higher than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in El Centro Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in El Centro Compare to Other Cities
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$58/hour
This is 26% higher than the El Centro average of $43.02.
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 24% higher than the El Centro average of $43.02.
Aurora, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 23% higher than the El Centro average of $43.02.
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Only Clovis, California reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $76 per hour. Clovis, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $103. For comparison, the El Centro, CA average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Clovis, California pays 76% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $76 | $103 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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