Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Clara, CA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$67.67/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Santa Clara, CA is $67.67 per hour. This is 10% lower than the California average of $74.35.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Santa Clara, CA compared to State and National Averages
$67.67/hour
Santa Clara, CA
26% higher than the US average.
$74.35/hour
California
32% higher than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Santa Clara Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Santa Clara Compare to Other Cities
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 19% lower than the Santa Clara average of $67.67.
Lone Tree, Colorado
$58/hour
This is 18% lower than the Santa Clara average of $67.67.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$58/hour
This is 16% lower than the Santa Clara average of $67.67.
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Clovis, California pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $79 per hour, followed by Thousand Oaks, California ($77) and Fresno, California ($69). Clovis, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $105. For comparison, the Santa Clara, CA average for Registered Nurses is $68 per hour — Clovis, California pays 17% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $79 | $105 |
| Thousand Oaks, California | $77 | $88 |
| Fresno, California | $69 | $97 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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