Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Modesto, CA
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
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Modesto Compare to Other Cities
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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