Average Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurse Salary

$2,177/week

The average salary for a Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurse in California is $2,177 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $2,243.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,177/week

California

3% lower than the US average.

$2,243/week

United States

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

Only Long Beach, California reports pay data for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses, averaging $1,998 per week. Long Beach, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,095. For comparison, the California average for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses is $2,177 per week — Long Beach, California pays 8% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Long Beach, California$1,998$2,095
How does the pay for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

Colorado pays Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses the most, averaging $2,503 per week, followed by Arizona ($2,446) and Texas ($2,441). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,385. For comparison, the California average for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses is $2,177 per week — Colorado pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Colorado$2,503$3,100
Arizona$2,446$3,097
Texas$2,441$3,385
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurse jobs in California?

Stability Healthcare pays Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses the most, averaging $2,579 per week, followed by Triage Staffing ($2,410) and Cross Country Nurses ($2,354). Cross Country Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,650. For comparison, the California average for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses is $2,177 per week — Stability Healthcare pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stability Healthcare$2,579$2,579
Triage Staffing$2,410$2,410
Cross Country Nurses$2,354$2,650
Solomon Page$2,282$2,282
Prime Staffing$2,268$2,268
Anders Group$2,237$2,237
Focus Staff$2,201$2,201
Nightingale Nurses$2,193$2,193
Aequor Healthcare$2,189$2,189
GQR Healthcare$2,105$2,105

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

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