Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,479/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $2,479 per week. This is 11% higher than the California average of $2,217.

Last updated on April 1, 2026. Based on 811 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,479/week

Bakersfield, CA

13% higher than the US average.

$2,217/week

California

2% higher than the US average.

$2,165/week

United States

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

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Hanford, California

$1,998/week

This is 23% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,465.

Glendale, California

$1,814/week

This is 36% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,465.

Lodi, California

$2,198/week

This is 12% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,465.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rancho Cucamonga, California$3,300$3,300
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Bakersfield?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TheraEX Staffing Services$2,857$2,862
Secure Nursing Service LLC$2,807$2,807
TRS Healthcare$2,661$2,791
First Connect Health$2,660$2,660
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$2,628$2,628
Voca Healthcare$2,627$2,719
Cross Country Nurses$2,618$2,655
Epic Travel Staffing$2,614$2,614
Care Career$2,614$2,702
Medical Talent$2,597$2,597

Last updated on April 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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