Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,239/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Novato, CA is $2,239 per week. This is 5% lower than the California average of $2,360.

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on 24 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,239/week

Novato, CA

This is equal to the US average

$2,360/week

California

5% higher than the US average.

$2,245/week

United States

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

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San Francisco, California

$2,410/week

This is 3% lower than the Novato average of $2,488.

Lodi, California

$2,388/week

This is 4% lower than the Novato average of $2,488.

Ukiah, California

$2,221/week

This is 12% lower than the Novato average of $2,488.

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 Santa Clara, California ($2,957) and San Jose, California ($2,951). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,490. For comparison, the Novato, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,239 per week — Mountain View, California pays 46% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mountain View, California$3,264$3,396
Santa Clara, California$2,957$3,122
San Jose, California$2,951$3,490
Vacaville, California$2,951$3,126
South San Francisco, California$2,941$3,011
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Novato?

ALOIS Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,520 per week, followed by HCS 247 ($2,411) and Stability Healthcare ($2,409). For comparison, the Novato, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,239 per week — ALOIS Healthcare pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ALOIS Healthcare$2,520$2,520
HCS 247$2,411$2,411
Stability Healthcare$2,409$2,409
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,385$2,385
Care Career$2,380$2,380
Trustaff$2,342$2,342
Genie Healthcare$2,317$2,317
Coast Medical Service$2,303$2,303
Aequor Healthcare$2,287$2,287
Slate Healthcare$2,283$2,283

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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