Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: San Diego, CA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,394/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,394 per week. This is 2% higher than the California average of $2,351.
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 622 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,394/week
San Diego, CA
6% higher than the US average.
$2,351/week
California
4% higher than the US average.
$2,254/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
Fountain Valley, California
$2,169/week
This is 23% lower than the San Diego average of $2,673.
San Bernardino, California
$2,357/week
This is 13% lower than the San Diego average of $2,673.
Lakewood, California
$2,265/week
This is 18% lower than the San Diego average of $2,673.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Anaheim, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,520 per week, followed by Mountain View, California ($3,273) and Vacaville, California ($3,126). For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,394 per week — Anaheim, California pays 47% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim, California | $3,520 | $3,520 |
| Mountain View, California | $3,273 | $3,396 |
| Vacaville, California | $3,126 | $3,126 |
| Lakeport, California | $3,082 | $3,082 |
| South San Francisco, California | $2,981 | $3,129 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in San Diego?
Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,088 per week, followed by AMN Healthcare Nursing ($2,895) and FlexCare Nursing ($2,888). FlexCare Nursing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,151. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,394 per week — Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays 29% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $3,088 | $3,104 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,895 | $2,895 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,888 | $3,151 |
| Solomon Page | $2,841 | $2,841 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,816 | $3,013 |
| Medlivo | $2,781 | $2,880 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,772 | $2,772 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,765 | $2,765 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,740 | $2,740 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,684 | $2,684 |
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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