Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,507/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in California is $2,507 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,272.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on 111 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,507/week
California
9% higher than the US average.
$2,272/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
San Diego, California pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,174 per week, followed by La Mesa, California ($3,095) and Palo Alto, California ($2,796). Los Angeles, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,262. For comparison, the California average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,507 per week — San Diego, California pays 27% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, California | $3,174 | $3,225 |
| La Mesa, California | $3,095 | $3,154 |
| Palo Alto, California | $2,796 | $2,862 |
| Santa Cruz, California | $2,508 | $2,673 |
| Los Angeles, California | $2,489 | $3,262 |
| San Francisco, California | $2,468 | $2,552 |
| Palm Springs, California | $2,424 | $2,424 |
| Castro Valley, California | $2,415 | $2,415 |
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Idaho pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,021 per week, followed by Oregon ($2,295) and Arizona ($2,294). For comparison, the California average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,507 per week — Idaho pays 21% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $3,021 | $3,021 |
| Oregon | $2,295 | $2,362 |
| Arizona | $2,294 | $2,633 |
| New Mexico | $2,239 | $2,239 |
| Montana | $2,228 | $2,506 |
| Texas | $2,123 | $2,724 |
| Colorado | $2,069 | $2,339 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in California?
Prodware Health pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,199 per week, followed by ALOIS Healthcare ($3,170) and Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($3,161). Nightingale Nurses - Allied has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,262. For comparison, the California average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,507 per week — Prodware Health pays 28% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prodware Health | $3,199 | $3,199 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $3,170 | $3,170 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $3,161 | $3,161 |
| Trustaff | $3,066 | $3,066 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $3,059 | $3,262 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,761 | $2,877 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,731 | $3,154 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,722 | $2,970 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,591 | $3,225 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,565 | $3,215 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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