Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,166/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Tuscaloosa, AL is $2,166 per week. This is 3% higher than the Alabama average of $2,091.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 1,302 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Tuscaloosa, AL compared to State and National Averages

$2,166/week

Tuscaloosa, AL

4% lower than the US average.

$2,091/week

Alabama

8% lower than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

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

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Birmingham, Alabama

$2,035/week

This is 5% lower than the Tuscaloosa average of $2,135.

Montgomery, Alabama

$2,447/week

This is 13% higher than the Tuscaloosa average of $2,135.

Gadsden, Alabama

$2,127/week

This is equal to the Tuscaloosa average

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Alabama pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Prattville, Alabama pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,470 per week, followed by Montgomery, Alabama ($2,416) and Mobile, Alabama ($2,292). Tuscaloosa, Alabama has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,117. For comparison, the Tuscaloosa, AL average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,166 per week — Prattville, Alabama pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prattville, Alabama$2,470$2,470
Montgomery, Alabama$2,416$3,066
Mobile, Alabama$2,292$2,606
Tuscaloosa, Alabama$2,166$3,117
Dothan, Alabama$2,098$3,074
Gadsden, Alabama$2,095$3,048
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Tuscaloosa?

American Consultants pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,009 per week, followed by BHS Workforce ($2,827) and TRS Healthcare ($2,739). For comparison, the Tuscaloosa, AL average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,166 per week — American Consultants pays 39% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
American Consultants$3,009$3,009
BHS Workforce$2,827$2,827
TRS Healthcare$2,739$2,739
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,646$2,647
Coast Medical Service$2,619$2,619
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,608$2,714
Medlivo$2,517$3,000
American Traveler$2,463$2,634
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,420$2,929
Prime Staffing$2,406$2,928

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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