Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Oakland, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,967/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Oakland, CA is $2,967 per week. This is 17% higher than the California average of $2,473.

Last updated on December 31, 2025. Based on 110 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,967/week

Oakland, CA

27% higher than the US average.

$2,473/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,153/week

United States

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

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Lodi, California

$2,333/week

This is 34% lower than the Oakland average of $3,119.

Reno, Nevada

$2,217/week

This is 41% lower than the Oakland average of $3,119.

Bakersfield, California

$2,581/week

This is 21% lower than the Oakland average of $3,119.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mountain View, California$3,542$3,542
Concord, California$3,530$3,530
Alameda, California$3,352$3,352
San Leandro, California$3,066$3,924
Burlingame, California$3,017$3,017
Fontana, California$3,000$3,000
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Oakland?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Coast Medical Service$3,389$3,459
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,171$3,171
Compunnel Healthcare$3,156$3,156
TheraEX Staffing Services$3,138$3,138
Genie Healthcare$3,129$3,129
Olaro$3,043$3,043
Trustaff$3,018$3,018
LanceSoft$3,016$3,381
Cross Country Nurses$3,015$3,020
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,992$2,992

Last updated on December 31, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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