Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Merced, CA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$48.26/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Merced, CA is $48.26 per hour. This is 37% lower than the California average of $66.18.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Merced, CA compared to State and National Averages
$48.26/hour
Merced, CA
1% lower than the US average.
$66.18/hour
California
27% higher than the US average.
$48.57/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Merced Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Merced Compare to Other Cities
Boise City, Idaho
$34/hour
This is 40% lower than the Merced average of $48.26.
Englewood, Colorado
$53/hour
This is 9% higher than the Merced average of $48.26.
Denver, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 14% higher than the Merced average of $48.26.
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Clovis, California pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $75 per hour, followed by Fresno, California ($68). Clovis, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Clovis, California pays 56% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $75 | $100 |
| Fresno, California | $68 | $97 |
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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