Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Lakewood, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,377/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lakewood, CA is $2,377 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,200.

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Based on 1,901 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,377/week

Lakewood, CA

7% higher than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

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

Search

Los Angeles, California

$2,507/week

This is 12% higher than the Lakewood average of $2,210.

Goodyear, Arizona

$1,929/week

This is 15% lower than the Lakewood average of $2,210.

Lodi, California

$2,170/week

This is 2% lower than the Lakewood average of $2,210.

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

Mountain View, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,248 per week, followed by San Diego, California ($3,141) and Fremont, California ($3,134). San Diego, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,182. For comparison, the California average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,377 per week — Mountain View, California pays 37% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mountain View, California$3,248$3,399
San Diego, California$3,141$4,182
Fremont, California$3,134$3,134
Santa Clara, California$2,992$3,176
San Rafael, California$2,974$3,097
Santa Rosa, California$2,951$3,080

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

A Nurse holding a file folder

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide
Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Lakewood, CA

Be the first to know about new jobs for Med Surg Nurses with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article How to Find the Best Travel Nurse Housing in California
travel nurse housing in California
How to Find the Best Travel Nurse Housing in California
Taking a temp work assignment in the Golden State? Be house-hunting savvy with these tips.
Open article Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024
Travel nurse residency rules
Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024
Discover the locations with the highest earning potential for a nursing career in 2024.
Open article San Diego: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
San Diego: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
Discover the joys of nursing in sunny San Diego and tips on fun things to do while there.
See more Blog Posts