Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,722/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in San Marcos, CA is $2,722 per week. This is 13% higher than the California average of $2,356.

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Based on 422 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,722/week

San Marcos, CA

18% higher than the US average.

$2,356/week

California

5% higher than the US average.

$2,241/week

United States

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

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Los Angeles, California

$2,656/week

This is 3% lower than the San Marcos average of $2,732.

Glendale, California

$2,415/week

This is 13% lower than the San Marcos average of $2,732.

Oxnard, California

$2,404/week

This is 14% lower than the San Marcos average of $2,732.

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 $3,264 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($2,951) and Vacaville, California ($2,951). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,490. For comparison, the San Marcos, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,722 per week — Mountain View, California pays 20% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mountain View, California$3,264$3,396
Santa Clara, California$2,951$3,122
Vacaville, California$2,951$3,126
South San Francisco, California$2,941$3,011
San Jose, California$2,926$3,490
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in San Marcos?

LanceSoft pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,850 per week, followed by Synergy Medical Staffing ($2,852) and Solomon Page ($2,841). For comparison, the San Marcos, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,722 per week — LanceSoft pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$3,850$3,850
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,852$2,852
Solomon Page$2,841$2,841
FlexCare Nursing$2,816$2,816
Stability Healthcare$2,772$2,772
Genie Healthcare$2,765$2,765
Medlivo$2,745$2,754
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,740$2,740
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,726$2,726
Medical Solutions$2,713$2,713

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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