Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Palo Alto, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,703/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,703 per week. This is 8% higher than the California average of $2,485.

Last updated on January 20, 2026. Based on 9 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

$2,703/week

Palo Alto, CA

20% higher than the US average.

$2,485/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,162/week

United States

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

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Ukiah, California

$1,865/week

This is 55% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,896.

Bakersfield, California

$2,563/week

This is 13% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,896.

Corvallis, Oregon

$2,307/week

This is 26% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,896.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mountain View, California$3,542$3,542
Castro Valley, California$3,100$3,100
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Palo Alto?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,048$3,048
MedSource LLC$2,616$2,616
Cross Country Nurses$2,530$2,680
AMN Healthcare Nursing$1,612$1,725

Last updated on January 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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