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 30% lower than the California average of $66.17.
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
5% higher than the US average.
$66.17/hour
California
27% higher than the US average.
$48.41/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
Seattle, Washington
$44/hour
This is 17% lower than the Long Beach average of $51.05.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$32/hour
This is 60% lower than the Long Beach average of $51.05.
San Antonio, Texas
$44/hour
This is 17% lower than the Long Beach average of $51.05.
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Clovis, California pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $69 per hour, followed by Fresno, California ($69). Clovis, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $97. For comparison, the Long Beach, CA average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Clovis, California pays 36% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $69 | $97 |
| Fresno, California | $69 | $97 |
Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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