Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Tempe, AZ
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,083/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Tempe, AZ is $2,083 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $2,200.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 1,596 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Tempe, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$2,083/week
Tempe, AZ
6% lower than the US average.
$2,200/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Tempe Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Tempe Compare to Other Cities
Chandler, Arizona
$2,066/week
Phoenix, Arizona
$2,255/week
Goodyear, Arizona
$1,884/week
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Only Fort Defiance, Arizona reports pay data for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $2,450 per week. Fort Defiance, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,258. For comparison, the Arizona average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,083 per week — Fort Defiance, Arizona pays 18% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Defiance, Arizona | $2,450 | $3,258 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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