Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: San Jose, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$3,030/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in San Jose, CA is $3,030 per week. This is 20% higher than the California average of $2,409.

Last updated on August 1, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,030/week

San Jose, CA

28% higher than the US average.

$2,409/week

California

9% higher than the US average.

$2,186/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities

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Hanford, California

$2,601/week

This is 18% lower than the San Jose average of $3,070.

Reno, Nevada

$2,578/week

This is 19% lower than the San Jose average of $3,070.

Arcata, California

$2,297/week

This is 34% lower than the San Jose average of $3,070.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montebello, California$3,639$3,777
Gardena, California$3,250$3,250
South San Francisco, California$3,060$3,060
San Jose, California$3,030$3,030
Alturas, California$2,925$3,547
Santa Clara, California$2,889$2,965
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in San Jose?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Epic Travel Staffing$3,030$3,030
Medlivo$3,030$3,030
Medical Solutions$3,004$3,004
Olaro$2,880$2,880
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,868$2,868
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,710$2,898
TNAA TotalMed RN$2,675$2,675
Cross Country Nurses$2,360$2,360

Last updated on August 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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