Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Downey, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,225/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Downey, CA is $2,225 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,148.

Last updated on February 7, 2026. Based on 228 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,225/week

Downey, CA

3% higher than the US average.

$2,148/week

United States

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

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Bakersfield, California

$2,324/week

This is 39% lower than the Downey average of $3,238.

Prescott, Arizona

$2,172/week

This is 49% lower than the Downey average of $3,238.

Reno, Nevada

$2,244/week

This is 44% lower than the Downey average of $3,238.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tustin, California$3,390$3,390
Fresno, California$3,200$3,200
Visalia, California$3,157$3,157
Stanford, California$3,116$3,116
Castro Valley, California$3,100$3,100

Last updated on February 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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