Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: La Quinta, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,340/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in La Quinta, CA is $2,340 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,169.

Last updated on December 6, 2025. Based on 1,534 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,340/week

La Quinta, CA

7% higher than the US average.

$2,169/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in La Quinta Compare to Other Cities

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Yuma, Arizona

$2,295/week

This is 31% higher than the La Quinta average of $1,589.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,209/week

This is 28% higher than the La Quinta average of $1,589.

Bullhead City, Arizona

$1,863/week

This is 15% higher than the La Quinta average of $1,589.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Los Angeles, California$3,535$3,535
Irvine, California$3,040$3,040
San Leandro, California$3,037$3,078
Anaheim, California$3,031$3,031
San Francisco, California$3,030$3,141
Santa Clara, California$3,029$3,240
San Rafael, California$3,018$3,084

Last updated on December 6, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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