Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Merced, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,337/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Merced, CA is $2,337 per week. This is 1% lower than the California average of $2,372.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on 36 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,337/week

Merced, CA

6% higher than the US average.

$2,372/week

California

7% higher than the US average.

$2,198/week

United States

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

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Lodi, California

$2,159/week

This is 20% lower than the Merced average of $2,599.

Ukiah, California

$2,060/week

This is 26% lower than the Merced average of $2,599.

Fort Bragg, California

$2,041/week

This is 27% lower than the Merced average of $2,599.

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

San Diego, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,279 per week, followed by Mountain View, California ($3,260) and Vacaville, California ($3,024). San Diego, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,182. For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,337 per week — San Diego, California pays 40% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Diego, California$3,279$4,182
Mountain View, California$3,260$3,399
Vacaville, California$3,024$3,024
Santa Clara, California$3,008$3,176
Anaheim, California$2,952$2,952
Santa Rosa, California$2,951$3,080

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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