Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Altoona, PA

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,069/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Altoona, PA is $2,069 per week. This is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $2,095.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 249 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,069/week

Altoona, PA

6% lower than the US average.

$2,095/week

Pennsylvania

5% lower than the US average.

$2,199/week

United States

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

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Greensburg, Pennsylvania

$2,021/week

This is 2% lower than the Altoona average of $2,068.

Hagerstown, Maryland

$2,313/week

This is 11% higher than the Altoona average of $2,068.

Winchester, Virginia

$2,062/week

This is equal to the Altoona average

What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Only Hershey, Pennsylvania reports pay data for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $2,498 per week. For comparison, the Altoona, PA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,069 per week — Hershey, Pennsylvania pays 21% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Hershey, Pennsylvania	$2,498	$2,498

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Altoona?

LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,222 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($2,219) and GHR Healthcare - Travel Division ($2,218). Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,354. For comparison, the Altoona, PA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,069 per week — LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing pays 7% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing	$2,222	$2,222
FlexCare Nursing	$2,219	$2,227
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division	$2,218	$2,218
Host Healthcare	$2,210	$2,255
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing	$2,205	$2,206
ARMStaffing	$2,195	$2,196
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing	$2,187	$2,354
Trustaff	$2,139	$2,140
AMN Healthcare Nursing	$2,138	$2,139
Supplemental Health Care	$2,043	$2,043

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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