Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Lincoln, CA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$72.43/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Lincoln, CA is $72.43 per hour. This is 37% higher than the US average of $45.44.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Lincoln, CA compared to State and National Averages
$72.43/hour
Lincoln, CA
37% higher than the US average.
$45.44/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lincoln Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lincoln Compare to Other Cities
Tucson, Arizona
$47/hour
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$42/hour
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
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 California average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $72 per hour — Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay 7% less.
| 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 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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