Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Palo Alto, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,864/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,864 per week. This is 21% higher than the California average of $2,264.

Last updated on March 11, 2026. Based on 28 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,864/week

Palo Alto, CA

24% higher than the US average.

$2,264/week

California

4% higher than the US average.

$2,176/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities

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Hanford, California

$1,897/week

This is 59% lower than the Palo Alto average of $3,018.

Fort Bragg, California

$1,895/week

This is 59% lower than the Palo Alto average of $3,018.

Reno, Nevada

$2,353/week

This is 28% lower than the Palo Alto average of $3,018.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Clara, California$3,870$4,160
Stanford, California$3,359$3,451
Palo Alto, California$2,864$3,245
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Palo Alto?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TNAA TotalMed RN$3,171$3,245
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,751$3,101
Cross Country Nurses$2,705$2,705
Medical Solutions$2,357$2,357
Host Healthcare$2,167$2,167
AMN Healthcare Nursing$1,859$2,255

Last updated on March 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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