Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,128/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Altoona, PA is $2,128 per week. This is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $2,238.

Last updated on February 7, 2026. Based on 28 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Altoona, PA compared to State and National Averages

$2,128/week

Altoona, PA

13% lower than the US average.

$2,238/week

Pennsylvania

7% lower than the US average.

$2,398/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Altoona Compare to Other Cities

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Johnstown, Pennsylvania

$2,083/week

This is 2% lower than the Altoona average of $2,128.

State College, Pennsylvania

$2,193/week

This is 3% higher than the Altoona average of $2,128.

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

$1,835/week

This is 16% lower than the Altoona average of $2,128.

What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Langhorne, Pennsylvania$2,736$2,736
Allentown, Pennsylvania$2,343$2,367
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania$2,312$2,312
York, Pennsylvania$2,262$2,262
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Altoona?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GHR Healthcare$2,268$2,268
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,268$2,268
GHR Healthcare - PH Division$2,203$2,203
Epic Travel Staffing$2,202$2,202
Host Healthcare$2,201$2,201
Medical Solutions$2,164$2,204
Ethos Medical Staffing$2,133$2,133
Trustaff$2,126$2,126
ARMStaffing$2,093$2,175
Triage Staffing$2,033$2,033

Last updated on February 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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