Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: San Jose, CA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,873/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in San Jose, CA is $2,873 per week. This is 20% higher than the California average of $2,311.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 167 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
$2,873/week
San Jose, CA
23% higher than the US average.
$2,311/week
California
5% higher than the US average.
$2,205/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities
Lodi, California
$2,148/week
This is 39% lower than the San Jose average of $2,983.
Merced, California
$2,618/week
This is 14% lower than the San Jose average of $2,983.
Ukiah, California
$2,121/week
This is 41% lower than the San Jose average of $2,983.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Mountain View, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,259 per week, followed by Fremont, California ($3,134) and Concord, California ($3,125). Concord, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,605. For comparison, the San Jose, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,873 per week — Mountain View, California pays 13% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, California | $3,259 | $3,396 |
| Fremont, California | $3,134 | $3,134 |
| Concord, California | $3,125 | $3,605 |
| San Rafael, California | $3,097 | $3,097 |
| Eureka, California | $3,024 | $3,024 |
| Santa Clara, California | $2,966 | $3,096 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in San Jose?
American Traveler pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,490 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($3,176) and Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($3,141). For comparison, the San Jose, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,873 per week — American Traveler pays 21% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| American Traveler | $3,490 | $3,490 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $3,176 | $3,176 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $3,141 | $3,141 |
| Solomon Page | $3,135 | $3,135 |
| Stability Healthcare | $3,111 | $3,111 |
| Medlivo | $3,105 | $3,105 |
| Genie Healthcare | $3,094 | $3,094 |
| Trustaff | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $3,049 | $3,049 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,905 | $2,905 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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