Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Fresno, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,399/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Fresno, CA is $2,399 per week. This is 8% higher than the US average of $2,196.

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on 1,833 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,399/week

Fresno, CA

8% higher than the US average.

$2,196/week

United States

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

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Lodi, California

$2,166/week

This is 42% lower than the Fresno average of $3,068.

Los Angeles, California

$2,549/week

This is 20% lower than the Fresno average of $3,068.

Ukiah, California

$2,060/week

This is 49% lower than the Fresno average of $3,068.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

San Diego, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,271 per week, followed by Mountain View, California ($3,260) and Santa Clara, California ($2,979). San Diego, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,182. For comparison, the California average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,399 per week — San Diego, California pays 36% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Diego, California$3,271$4,182
Mountain View, California$3,260$3,399
Santa Clara, California$2,979$3,176
Anaheim, California$2,952$2,952
Santa Rosa, California$2,929$3,080

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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