Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Oakland, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,140/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Oakland, CA is $2,140 per week. This is 7% lower than the California average of $2,293.

Last updated on June 26, 2026. Based on 27 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,140/week

Oakland, CA

2% lower than the US average.

$2,293/week

California

5% higher than the US average.

$2,174/week

United States

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

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Lodi, California

$2,194/week

This is 34% lower than the Oakland average of $2,939.

Marysville, California

$2,014/week

This is 46% lower than the Oakland average of $2,939.

Fort Bragg, California

$2,013/week

This is 46% lower than the Oakland average of $2,939.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Salinas, California$3,127$3,330
Perris, California$3,090$3,090
San Bernardino, California$3,000$3,000
San Jose, California$2,917$3,130
Santa Clara, California$2,898$3,004
South San Francisco, California$2,882$3,119
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Oakland?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ALOIS Healthcare$2,653$2,653
Stability Healthcare$2,526$2,526
Slate Healthcare$2,520$2,520
CrossMed$2,517$2,517
Focus Staff$2,485$2,485
Trustaff$2,471$2,471
Assured Nursing$2,463$2,463
Medical Solutions$2,416$2,416
Aequor Healthcare$2,413$2,413
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,382$2,382

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

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