Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,786/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,786 per week. This is 16% higher than the California average of $2,329.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Walnut Creek, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,786/week

Walnut Creek, CA

21% higher than the US average.

$2,329/week

California

6% higher than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Walnut Creek Compare to Other Cities

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Castro Valley, California

$2,453/week

This is 20% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $2,935.

Lodi, California

$2,138/week

This is 37% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $2,935.

Ukiah, California

$2,067/week

This is 42% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $2,935.

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

Mountain View, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,262 per week, followed by Concord, California ($3,206) and Fremont, California ($3,134). Concord, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,895. For comparison, the Walnut Creek, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,786 per week — Mountain View, California pays 17% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mountain View, California$3,262$3,396
Concord, California$3,206$3,895
Fremont, California$3,134$3,134
Santa Clara, California$3,015$3,328
San Rafael, California$2,974$3,097
Santa Rosa, California$2,899$3,078
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Walnut Creek?

Only GLC On-The-Go reports pay data for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $2,786 per week. For comparison, the Walnut Creek, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,786 per week, roughly in line with GLC On-The-Go.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GLC On-The-Go$2,786$2,786

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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