Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,782/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Athens, TX is $1,782 per week. This is 15% lower than the Texas average of $2,057.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Athens, TX compared to State and National Averages

$1,782/week

Athens, TX

27% lower than the US average.

$2,057/week

Texas

10% lower than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities

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Tyler, Texas

$1,855/week

This is 6% higher than the Athens average of $1,742.

Dallas, Texas

$1,797/week

This is 3% higher than the Athens average of $1,742.

Longview, Texas

$1,917/week

This is 9% higher than the Athens average of $1,742.

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

Amarillo, Texas pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,498 per week, followed by Wichita Falls, Texas ($2,410) and Waco, Texas ($2,333). Lubbock, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,148. For comparison, the Athens, TX average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,782 per week — Amarillo, Texas pays 40% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amarillo, Texas$2,498$3,139
Wichita Falls, Texas$2,410$2,493
Waco, Texas$2,333$2,910
Lubbock, Texas$2,163$3,148
Tyler, Texas$1,883$1,883
Plano, Texas$1,861$1,861
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Athens?

HCS 247 pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $1,930 per week, followed by White Glove Placement ($1,883) and Medical Solutions ($1,532). For comparison, the Athens, TX average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,782 per week — HCS 247 pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HCS 247$1,930$1,930
White Glove Placement$1,883$1,883
Medical Solutions$1,532$1,532

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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