Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Oakland, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,486/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Oakland, CA is $2,486 per week. This is 6% higher than the California average of $2,342.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 207 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,486/week

Oakland, CA

13% higher than the US average.

$2,342/week

California

7% higher than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

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

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Burlingame, California

$2,856/week

This is 6% higher than the Oakland average of $2,694.

Bakersfield, California

$2,683/week

This is equal to the Oakland average

Los Angeles, California

$2,513/week

This is 7% lower than the Oakland average of $2,694.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Los Angeles, California$3,535$3,535
Concord, California$3,530$3,530
Santa Clara, California$3,054$3,332
Irvine, California$3,040$3,040
San Leandro, California$3,037$3,078
Anaheim, California$3,031$3,031
San Rafael, California$3,018$3,084
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Oakland?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Olaro$2,838$3,078
LanceSoft$2,709$2,709
Coast Medical Service$2,625$2,625
Slate Healthcare$2,601$2,601
Cross Country Nurses$2,597$2,995
ALOIS Healthcare$2,583$2,583
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$2,566$2,566
Nurse First$2,548$2,548
American Traveler$2,548$2,548
LeaderStat$2,535$2,535

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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