Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Palm Desert, CA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,335/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Palm Desert, CA is $2,335 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $2,208.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 2,246 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Palm Desert, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,335/week
Palm Desert, CA
5% higher than the US average.
$2,208/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Palm Desert Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Palm Desert Compare to Other Cities
Los Angeles, California
$2,577/week
Glendale, California
$2,333/week
Oxnard, California
$2,429/week
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Mountain View, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,262 per week, followed by Concord, California ($3,235) and Fremont, California ($3,134). Concord, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,895. For comparison, the California average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,335 per week — Mountain View, California pays 40% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, California | $3,262 | $3,396 |
| Concord, California | $3,235 | $3,895 |
| Fremont, California | $3,134 | $3,134 |
| San Rafael, California | $3,097 | $3,097 |
| Santa Clara, California | $3,030 | $3,328 |
| South San Francisco, California | $2,965 | $3,129 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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