Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Riverside, CA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$39.98/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Riverside, CA is $39.98 per hour. This is 75% lower than the California average of $70.09.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Riverside, CA compared to State and National Averages
$39.98/hour
Riverside, CA
21% lower than the US average.
$70.09/hour
California
31% higher than the US average.
$48.56/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Riverside Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Riverside Compare to Other Cities
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 10% higher than the Riverside average of $50.75.
Denver, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 10% higher than the Riverside average of $50.75.
Dickinson, North Dakota
$32/hour
This is 58% lower than the Riverside average of $50.75.
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Clovis, California pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Fresno, California ($71). Clovis, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $97. For comparison, the Riverside, CA average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $40 per hour — Clovis, California pays 83% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $73 | $97 |
| Fresno, California | $71 | $97 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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