Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,871/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Arkansas is $1,871 per week. This is 20% lower than the US average of $2,252.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 46 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages

$1,871/week

Arkansas

20% lower than the US average.

$2,252/week

United States

What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?

Little Rock, Arkansas pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,535 per week, followed by Springdale, Arkansas ($1,706). Little Rock, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,567. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,871 per week — Little Rock, Arkansas pays 35% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Little Rock, Arkansas$2,535$2,567
Springdale, Arkansas$1,706$2,221
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,444 per week, followed by Oklahoma ($2,290) and Missouri ($2,236). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,056. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,871 per week — Illinois pays 31% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,444$4,056
Oklahoma$2,290$3,156
Missouri$2,236$3,199
Kansas$2,205$2,483
Kentucky$2,128$3,111
Alabama$2,096$3,035
Tennessee$2,075$2,701
Mississippi$1,809$2,124
Louisiana$1,781$1,913
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Arkansas?

First Connect Health pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,537 per week, followed by Zack Group ($2,220) and Medical Solutions ($2,183). First Connect Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,567. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,871 per week — First Connect Health pays 36% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$2,537$2,567
Zack Group$2,220$2,221
Medical Solutions$2,183$2,529
Trustaff$1,963$1,963
Avani Healthcare Staffing$1,858$1,858
LeaderStat$1,851$1,851
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$1,812$1,812
Care Career$1,768$1,768
GHR Healthcare$1,714$1,714
GHR Healthcare - Travel$1,714$1,714

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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