Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,847/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Temple, TX is $1,847 per week. This is 6% higher than the Texas average of $1,735.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 58 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Temple, TX compared to State and National Averages

$1,847/week

Temple, TX

19% lower than the US average.

$1,735/week

Texas

27% lower than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Temple Compare to Other Cities

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Austin, Texas

$1,820/week

This is 8% lower than the Temple average of $1,973.

Arlington, Texas

$1,703/week

This is 16% lower than the Temple average of $1,973.

Athens, Texas

$1,737/week

This is 14% lower than the Temple average of $1,973.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Pecos, Texas pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,319 per week, followed by Odessa, Texas ($2,215). Pecos, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,390. For comparison, the Temple, TX average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,847 per week — Pecos, Texas pays 26% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pecos, Texas$2,319$3,390
Odessa, Texas$2,215$2,770
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Temple?

Anders Group pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,172 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($1,939) and GHR Healthcare - Travel Division ($1,840). For comparison, the Temple, TX average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,847 per week — Anders Group pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Anders Group$2,172$2,172
Vibra Travels$1,939$1,939
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$1,840$1,840
GHR Healthcare$1,840$1,840
GHR Healthcare - Travel$1,840$1,840
Trustaff$1,776$1,802

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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