Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$3,120/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in San Jose, CA is $3,120 per week. This is 27% higher than the California average of $2,291.

Last updated on April 17, 2026. Based on 12 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

$3,120/week

San Jose, CA

31% higher than the US average.

$2,291/week

California

6% higher than the US average.

$2,155/week

United States

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

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San Francisco, California

$2,685/week

This is 15% lower than the San Jose average of $3,090.

Lodi, California

$2,306/week

This is 34% lower than the San Jose average of $3,090.

Ukiah, California

$2,106/week

This is 47% lower than the San Jose average of $3,090.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Jose, California$3,120$3,192
Long Beach, California$3,088$3,088
Torrance, California$3,088$3,088
San Leandro, California$3,050$3,653
Santa Clara, California$3,011$3,011
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in San Jose?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TNAA TotalMed RN$3,192$3,192
LanceSoft$3,158$3,248
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,048$3,048
Olaro$2,895$2,895
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,398$2,398
TalentBurst, Inc$1,630$1,630

Last updated on April 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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