Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,523/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Modesto, CA is $2,523 per week. This is 7% higher than the California average of $2,352.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on 177 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,523/week

Modesto, CA

12% higher than the US average.

$2,352/week

California

5% higher than the US average.

$2,224/week

United States

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

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Lodi, California

$2,352/week

This is 13% lower than the Modesto average of $2,666.

San Francisco, California

$2,503/week

This is 7% lower than the Modesto average of $2,666.

Ukiah, California

$2,164/week

This is 23% lower than the Modesto average of $2,666.

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 South San Francisco, California ($2,933) and San Jose, California ($2,914). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,490. For comparison, the Modesto, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,523 per week — Mountain View, California pays 29% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mountain View, California$3,264$3,396
South San Francisco, California$2,933$3,129
San Jose, California$2,914$3,490
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Modesto?

Nightingale Nurses pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,856 per week, followed by ALOIS Healthcare ($2,737) and American Traveler ($2,723). For comparison, the Modesto, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,523 per week — Nightingale Nurses pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nightingale Nurses$2,856$2,856
ALOIS Healthcare$2,737$2,737
American Traveler$2,723$2,723
Stability Healthcare$2,702$2,702
HCS 247$2,663$2,663
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,656$2,656
Care Career$2,611$2,611
Assured Nursing$2,611$2,611
Prime Staffing$2,597$2,597
Trustaff$2,580$2,580

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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