Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,625/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Salinas, CA is $1,625 per week. This is 44% lower than the California average of $2,340.

Last updated on December 14, 2025. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Salinas, CA compared to State and National Averages

$1,625/week

Salinas, CA

33% lower than the US average.

$2,340/week

California

7% higher than the US average.

$2,166/week

United States

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

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Lodi, California

$2,236/week

This is 32% lower than the Salinas average of $2,943.

Bakersfield, California

$2,634/week

This is 12% lower than the Salinas average of $2,943.

Reno, Nevada

$2,301/week

This is 28% lower than the Salinas average of $2,943.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Concord, California$3,620$3,800
West Los Angeles, California$3,535$3,535
Santa Clara, California$3,054$3,556
Irvine, California$3,040$3,040
Anaheim, California$3,031$3,031
San Rafael, California$3,018$3,084
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Salinas?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Core Medical Group$1,900$1,900
Cross Country Nurses$1,350$1,350

Last updated on December 14, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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