Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,494/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $2,494 per week. This is 3% higher than the California average of $2,420.

Last updated on December 25, 2025. Based on 1,315 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,494/week

Bakersfield, CA

13% higher than the US average.

$2,420/week

California

11% higher than the US average.

$2,159/week

United States

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

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Reno, Nevada

$2,233/week

This is 15% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,565.

Prescott, Arizona

$2,180/week

This is 18% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,565.

Prescott Valley, Arizona

$2,148/week

This is 19% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,565.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Concord, California$3,530$3,530
Alameda, California$3,352$3,352
Burlingame, California$3,154$3,357
Fremont, California$3,086$3,339
Oakland, California$3,037$3,549
Anaheim, California$3,031$3,031
San Rafael, California$3,025$3,084
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Bakersfield?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
3B Healthcare Inc.$2,834$2,834
Consolidated Medical Travel$2,801$2,801
Secure Nursing Service LLC$2,718$2,828
Cure Healthcare Staffing$2,695$2,733
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$2,694$2,759
First Connect Health$2,685$2,786
HCS 247 Travel$2,665$2,719
Aptiva Healthcare$2,650$2,650
Excite Health Partners$2,648$2,648
Voca Healthcare$2,634$2,698

Last updated on December 25, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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