Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Carlsbad, CA

Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,532/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Carlsbad, CA is $2,532 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,173.

Last updated on December 19, 2025. Based on 11 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Carlsbad, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,532/week

Carlsbad, CA

14% higher than the US average.

$2,173/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Carlsbad Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$2,834/week

This is 6% higher than the Carlsbad average of $2,671.

Glendale, California

$2,243/week

This is 19% lower than the Carlsbad average of $2,671.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,218/week

This is 20% lower than the Carlsbad average of $2,671.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
La Mesa, California$2,983$2,983
San Diego, California$2,971$2,971
Los Angeles, California$2,885$2,885
Oxnard, California$2,648$2,648
Covina, California$2,224$2,441
Palm Springs, California$2,168$2,168
Upland, California$2,065$2,065

Last updated on December 19, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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