Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Lake Forest, CA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,376/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lake Forest, CA is $2,376 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $2,247.
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Based on 3,429 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Lake Forest, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,376/week
Lake Forest, CA
5% higher than the US average.
$2,247/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lake Forest Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lake Forest Compare to Other Cities
Los Angeles, California
$2,639/week
Glendale, California
$2,448/week
Oxnard, California
$2,415/week
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Mountain View, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,264 per week, followed by San Jose, California ($2,980) and Santa Clara, California ($2,957). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,490. For comparison, the California average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,376 per week — Mountain View, California pays 37% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, California | $3,264 | $3,396 |
| San Jose, California | $2,980 | $3,490 |
| Santa Clara, California | $2,957 | $3,122 |
| Vacaville, California | $2,945 | $3,126 |
| South San Francisco, California | $2,941 | $3,011 |
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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