Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: La Jolla, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,181/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in La Jolla, CA is $2,181 per week. This is 6% lower than the California average of $2,322.

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,181/week

La Jolla, CA

1% higher than the US average.

$2,322/week

California

7% higher than the US average.

$2,164/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,081/week

This is 33% lower than the San Diego average of $2,768.

Bakersfield, California

$2,439/week

This is 13% lower than the San Diego average of $2,768.

Kingman, Arizona

$2,083/week

This is 33% lower than the San Diego average of $2,768.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Torrance, California$3,303$3,303
Concord, California$3,285$3,394
San Leandro, California$3,080$3,080
Santa Clara, California$3,005$3,301
Palo Alto, California$3,003$3,458
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in San Diego?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Olaro$3,023$3,023
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,983$2,983
Medical Solutions$2,968$2,968
Cross Country Nurses$2,910$2,910
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,350$2,350
Prime Staffing$2,012$2,012

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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