Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,454/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Salem, MA is $2,454 per week. This is 4% lower than the Massachusetts average of $2,559.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 1,899 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Salem, MA compared to State and National Averages

$2,454/week

Salem, MA

8% higher than the US average.

$2,559/week

Massachusetts

12% higher than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Boston, Massachusetts

$2,643/week

This is 4% higher than the Salem average of $2,526.

Burlington, Massachusetts

$2,673/week

This is 6% higher than the Salem average of $2,526.

Newton, Massachusetts

$2,466/week

This is 2% lower than the Salem average of $2,526.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Taunton, Massachusetts pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,528 per week, followed by Brookline, Massachusetts ($3,102) and Waltham, Massachusetts ($3,024). Fall River, Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,988. For comparison, the Salem, MA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,454 per week — Taunton, Massachusetts pays 44% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Taunton, Massachusetts$3,528$3,528
Brookline, Massachusetts$3,102$3,102
Waltham, Massachusetts$3,024$3,312
Fall River, Massachusetts$2,907$3,988
Needham, Massachusetts$2,780$3,281
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Salem?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,574 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses - Allied ($2,960) and First Connect Health ($2,849). For comparison, the Salem, MA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,454 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 46% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,574$3,574
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,960$2,960
First Connect Health$2,849$3,183
Mass General Brigham - Internal Travel$2,808$2,808
FlexCare Nursing$2,789$3,108
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,687$2,939
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,642$3,183
ADN Healthcare$2,626$3,111
Assured Nursing$2,587$3,079
TotalMed RN$2,576$3,101

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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