Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: South Bay, CA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$73.72/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in South Bay, CA is $73.72 per hour. This is 39% higher than the US average of $44.95.
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in South Bay, CA compared to State and National Averages
$73.72/hour
South Bay, CA
39% higher than the US average.
$44.95/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in South Bay Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in South Bay Compare to Other Cities
Phoenix, Arizona
$50/hour
Tucson, Arizona
$47/hour
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$42/hour
What cities in California pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Thousand Oaks, California pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $80 per hour, followed by Los Gatos, California ($68) and Mountain View, California ($68). Los Gatos, California has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $95. For comparison, the California average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $74 per hour — Thousand Oaks, California pays 9% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks, California | $80 | $88 |
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Mountain View, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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