Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Riverside, CA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,377/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Riverside, CA is $2,377 per week. This is 8% higher than the US average of $2,196.
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Based on 1,750 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Riverside, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,377/week
Riverside, CA
8% higher than the US average.
$2,196/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Riverside Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Riverside Compare to Other Cities
Los Angeles, California
$2,491/week
This is 11% lower than the Riverside average of $2,775.
Prescott, Arizona
$2,112/week
This is 31% lower than the Riverside average of $2,775.
Phoenix, Arizona
$2,239/week
This is 24% lower than the Riverside average of $2,775.
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
San Diego, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,271 per week, followed by Mountain View, California ($3,260) and Santa Clara, California ($2,976). San Diego, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,182. For comparison, the California average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,377 per week — San Diego, California pays 38% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, California | $3,271 | $4,182 |
| Mountain View, California | $3,260 | $3,399 |
| Santa Clara, California | $2,976 | $3,176 |
| Anaheim, California | $2,952 | $2,952 |
| Santa Rosa, California | $2,937 | $3,080 |
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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