Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: San Mateo, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,605/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in San Mateo, CA is $2,605 per week. This is 12% higher than the California average of $2,298.

Last updated on July 6, 2026. Based on 104 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,605/week

San Mateo, CA

17% higher than the US average.

$2,298/week

California

6% higher than the US average.

$2,167/week

United States

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

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Palo Alto, California

$2,910/week

This is 10% higher than the San Mateo average of $2,605.

Marysville, California

$2,084/week

This is 25% lower than the San Mateo average of $2,605.

Hanford, California

$2,218/week

This is 17% lower than the San Mateo average of $2,605.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oakland, California$3,045$3,045
San Jose, California$2,953$3,130
Santa Clara, California$2,903$3,030
South San Francisco, California$2,887$3,119
San Leandro, California$2,856$2,977
Palo Alto, California$2,842$3,250
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in San Mateo?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$3,107$3,107
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,741$2,741
American Traveler$2,732$2,732
Solomon Page$2,731$2,731
Focus Staff$2,713$2,713
Trustaff$2,673$2,673
Coast Medical Service$2,663$2,663
Stability Healthcare$2,613$2,613
Host Healthcare$2,563$2,563
Triage Staffing$2,551$2,551

Last updated on July 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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