Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Pasadena, CA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,352/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Pasadena, CA is $2,352 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $2,224.
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on 2,849 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Pasadena, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,352/week
Pasadena, CA
5% higher than the US average.
$2,224/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Pasadena Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Pasadena Compare to Other Cities
Los Angeles, California
$2,662/week
This is 14% higher than the Pasadena average of $2,289.
Oxnard, California
$2,352/week
This is 3% higher than the Pasadena average of $2,289.
San Luis Obispo, California
$2,551/week
This is 10% higher than the Pasadena average of $2,289.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Mountain View, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,264 per week, followed by South San Francisco, California ($2,933) and San Jose, California ($2,914). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,490. For comparison, the California average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,352 per week — Mountain View, California pays 39% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, California | $3,264 | $3,396 |
| South San Francisco, California | $2,933 | $3,129 |
| San Jose, California | $2,914 | $3,490 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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