Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,972/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,972 per week. This is equal to the Louisiana average

Last updated on February 22, 2025. Based on 155 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Baton Rouge, LA compared to State and National Averages

$1,972/week

Baton Rouge, LA

7% lower than the US average.

$1,980/week

Louisiana

7% lower than the US average.

$2,113/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Baton Rouge Compare to Other Cities

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Lafayette, Louisiana

$1,935/week

This is 1% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $1,923.

Natchez, Mississippi

$1,658/week

This is 16% lower than the Baton Rouge average of $1,923.

Alexandria, Louisiana

$1,985/week

This is 3% higher than the Baton Rouge average of $1,923.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marrero, Louisiana$2,673$3,002
Alexandria, Louisiana$2,068$2,813
Kenner, Louisiana$2,026$2,290
Metairie, Louisiana$1,994$2,409
New Orleans, Louisiana$1,940$2,715
Lafayette, Louisiana$1,940$2,245
Monroe, Louisiana$1,865$2,102

Last updated on February 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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