Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, MA
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
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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