Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,432/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in California is $2,432 per week. This is 8% higher than the US average of $2,236.

Last updated on August 20, 2026. Based on 26 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,432/week

California

8% higher than the US average.

$2,236/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Francisco, California$2,778$2,838
Castro Valley, California$2,575$2,773
Modesto, California$2,360$2,418
Torrance, California$2,350$2,350
San Luis Obispo, California$2,159$2,503
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montana$2,471$2,638
Nevada$2,313$2,313
Arizona$2,281$2,518
Michigan$2,224$3,487
Oregon$2,215$2,487
Colorado$2,172$2,540
Washington$2,131$2,402
Idaho$1,897$2,110
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing$2,773$2,773
LanceSoft$2,767$2,770
American Traveler$2,704$2,704
HCS 247$2,636$2,636
Care Career$2,604$2,604
Assured Nursing$2,559$2,559
Genie Healthcare$2,550$2,550
3B Healthcare Inc.$2,550$2,550
Stability Healthcare$2,537$2,656
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,520$2,520

Last updated on August 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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