Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$64.42/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $64.42 per hour. This is 15% lower than the California average of $74.39.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages
$64.42/hour
Santa Cruz, CA
21% higher than the US average.
$74.39/hour
California
32% higher than the US average.
$50.75/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
Denver, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 15% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $64.42.
Loveland, Colorado
$55/hour
This is 16% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $64.42.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$58/hour
This is 11% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $64.42.
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Only Clovis, California reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $76 per hour. Clovis, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $104. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Registered Nurses is $64 per hour — Clovis, California pays 19% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $76 | $104 |
Last updated on October 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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