Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Bakersfield, CA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,381/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $2,381 per week. This is 3% higher than the California average of $2,316.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 788 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,381/week
Bakersfield, CA
7% higher than the US average.
$2,316/week
California
5% higher than the US average.
$2,204/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities
Oxnard, California
$2,381/week
This is 8% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,559.
Glendale, California
$2,328/week
This is 10% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,559.
Los Angeles, California
$2,583/week
This is 1% higher than the Bakersfield average of $2,559.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Mountain View, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,252 per week, followed by Concord, California ($3,235) and Fremont, California ($3,134). Concord, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,895. For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,381 per week — Mountain View, California pays 37% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, California | $3,252 | $3,396 |
| Concord, California | $3,235 | $3,895 |
| Fremont, California | $3,134 | $3,134 |
| San Rafael, California | $3,097 | $3,097 |
| South San Francisco, California | $2,965 | $3,129 |
| Santa Clara, California | $2,926 | $3,096 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Bakersfield?
Secure Nursing Service LLC pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,632 per week, followed by Voca Healthcare ($2,544) and Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($2,538). For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,381 per week — Secure Nursing Service LLC pays 11% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Secure Nursing Service LLC | $2,632 | $2,632 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,544 | $2,544 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,538 | $2,538 |
| First Connect Health | $2,531 | $2,600 |
| HCS 247 | $2,512 | $2,512 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,503 | $2,503 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,490 | $2,490 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,465 | $2,465 |
| TravSource | $2,464 | $2,464 |
| Medical Talent | $2,464 | $2,464 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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