Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Carlsbad, CA

Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$4,224/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Carlsbad, CA is $4,224 per week. This is 40% higher than the California average of $2,528.

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$4,224/week

Carlsbad, CA

47% higher than the US average.

$2,528/week

California

11% higher than the US average.

$2,245/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Carlsbad Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$2,621/week

This is 61% lower than the Carlsbad average of $4,224.

Chula Vista, California

$3,129/week

This is 35% lower than the Carlsbad average of $4,224.

Palm Springs, California

$2,464/week

This is 71% lower than the Carlsbad average of $4,224.

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

Carlsbad, California pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $4,224 per week, followed by Vista, California ($4,165) and La Mesa, California ($3,194). Carlsbad, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,842. For comparison, the Carlsbad, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $4,224 per week, roughly in line with Carlsbad, California.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Carlsbad, California$4,224$4,842
Vista, California$4,165$4,802
La Mesa, California$3,194$3,459
Oceanside, California$3,169$3,169
Chula Vista, California$3,066$3,066
Palo Alto, California$2,796$2,862
Los Angeles, California$2,711$4,083
San Francisco, California$2,709$2,709
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Carlsbad?

Only LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing reports pay data for Travel Stepdown Nurses, averaging $4,224 per week. LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,842. For comparison, the Carlsbad, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $4,224 per week, roughly in line with LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$4,224$4,842

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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