Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Long Beach, CA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$51.05/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Long Beach, CA is $51.05 per hour. This is 42% lower than the California average of $72.31.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Long Beach, CA compared to State and National Averages
$51.05/hour
Long Beach, CA
24% higher than the US average.
$72.31/hour
California
46% higher than the US average.
$38.87/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Long Beach Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Long Beach Compare to Other Cities
Carson, California
--/hour
Lakewood, California
$51/hour
This is equal to the Long Beach average
Gardena, California
$51/hour
This is equal to the Long Beach average
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Mountain View, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| San Jose, California | $68 | $95 |
| Santa Clara, California | $68 | $95 |
Last updated on January 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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