Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,267/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in California is $2,267 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,098.
Last updated on June 29, 2026. Based on 914 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,267/week
California
7% higher than the US average.
$2,098/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas, California | $3,127 | $3,330 |
| Santa Clara, California | $3,110 | $3,200 |
| Perris, California | $3,090 | $3,090 |
| San Bernardino, California | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| San Jose, California | $2,911 | $3,130 |
| South San Francisco, California | $2,893 | $3,119 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in California?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prolink Region 4 | $3,980 | $3,980 |
| CrossMed | $3,526 | $3,526 |
| Della Infotech Inc | $3,308 | $3,528 |
| Prodware Solutions LLC | $3,088 | $3,088 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $3,061 | $3,061 |
| First Connect Health | $2,967 | $2,967 |
| TriOptus | $2,905 | $2,905 |
| Staff Today | $2,896 | $2,896 |
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $2,891 | $3,130 |
| HonorVet Technologies | $2,885 | $3,026 |
Last updated on June 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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