Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Salinas, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,880/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Salinas, CA is $2,880 per week. This is 48% higher than the California average of $1,500.

Last updated on February 8, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$2,880/week

Salinas, CA

22% higher than the US average.

$1,500/week

California

49% lower than the US average.

$2,243/week

United States

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

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Oakland, California

$3,672/week

This is 11% higher than the Salinas average of $3,276.

Berkeley, California

$2,587/week

This is 27% lower than the Salinas average of $3,276.

Lodi, California

$2,056/week

This is 59% lower than the Salinas average of $3,276.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Clara, California$4,100$4,392
Visalia, California$3,157$3,157
Vacaville, California$3,028$3,102
Bakersfield, California$2,910$2,910
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Salinas?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Core Medical Group$2,880$2,880

Last updated on February 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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