Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Houma, LA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,982/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Houma, LA is $1,982 per week. This is 3% lower than the Louisiana average of $2,049.
Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on 124 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Houma, LA compared to State and National Averages
$1,982/week
Houma, LA
12% lower than the US average.
$2,049/week
Louisiana
8% lower than the US average.
$2,216/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Houma Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Houma Compare to Other Cities
Lafayette, Louisiana
$1,967/week
This is 2% lower than the Houma average of $2,015.
Alexandria, Louisiana
$2,140/week
This is 6% higher than the Houma average of $2,015.
Jackson, Mississippi
$1,978/week
This is 2% lower than the Houma average of $2,015.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Marrero, Louisiana pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,491 per week, followed by Alexandria, Louisiana ($2,168) and New Orleans, Louisiana ($1,995). Alexandria, Louisiana has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,264. For comparison, the Houma, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,982 per week — Marrero, Louisiana pays 26% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marrero, Louisiana | $2,491 | $3,019 |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | $2,168 | $3,264 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | $1,995 | $2,224 |
| Houma, Louisiana | $1,982 | $2,496 |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | $1,958 | $2,239 |
| Slidell, Louisiana | $1,958 | $2,146 |
| Lafayette, Louisiana | $1,956 | $2,218 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Houma?
Gifted Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,277 per week, followed by IntelliPro Group ($2,110) and NURSE's Etc. Staffing ($2,110). Gifted Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,496. For comparison, the Houma, LA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,982 per week — Gifted Healthcare pays 15% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Gifted Healthcare | $2,277 | $2,496 |
| IntelliPro Group | $2,110 | $2,110 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,110 | $2,110 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,107 | $2,476 |
| TalentBurst, Inc | $2,101 | $2,101 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,032 | $2,032 |
| Talent4Health | $2,027 | $2,027 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,017 | $2,444 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,016 | $2,016 |
| LeaderStat | $2,002 | $2,002 |
Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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