Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Salinas, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$3,246/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Salinas, CA is $3,246 per week. This is 30% higher than the California average of $2,267.

Last updated on May 28, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,246/week

Salinas, CA

33% higher than the US average.

$2,267/week

California

5% higher than the US average.

$2,160/week

United States

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

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Monterey, California

$2,677/week

This is 14% lower than the Salinas average of $3,059.

Bakersfield, California

$2,499/week

This is 22% lower than the Salinas average of $3,059.

Fort Bragg, California

$2,014/week

This is 52% lower than the Salinas average of $3,059.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Redwood City, California$3,357$3,357
Salinas, California$3,246$3,625
Campbell, California$3,118$3,118
Santa Clara, California$2,895$2,895
Castro Valley, California$2,831$2,877
Sacramento, California$2,811$2,811
Walnut Creek, California$2,810$2,861
Santa Monica, California$2,801$2,866
San Jose, California$2,795$2,895
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Salinas?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Talent4Health$3,625$3,625
Trustaff$3,404$3,404
MedSource LLC$2,710$2,710
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,694$2,694

Last updated on May 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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