Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,199/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Columbia, MO is $2,199 per week. This is 6% lower than the Missouri average of $2,326.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Columbia, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,199/week

Columbia, MO

3% lower than the US average.

$2,326/week

Missouri

3% higher than the US average.

$2,259/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$2,245/week

This is 7% lower than the Columbia average of $2,399.

Lee's Summit, Missouri

$2,208/week

This is 9% lower than the Columbia average of $2,399.

Kansas City, Missouri

$2,265/week

This is 6% lower than the Columbia average of $2,399.

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

Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,713 per week, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($2,390) and Columbia, Missouri ($2,199). Kansas City, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,194. For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,199 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 23% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$2,713$3,194
Saint Louis, Missouri$2,390$3,124
Columbia, Missouri$2,199$2,520
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Columbia?

Lamb Staffing pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,520 per week, followed by Winston Resources ($2,315) and First Connect Health ($2,239). For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,199 per week — Lamb Staffing pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lamb Staffing$2,520$2,520
Winston Resources$2,315$2,315
First Connect Health$2,239$2,239
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,223$2,223
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$2,187$2,187
Trustaff$2,127$2,127
Medical Solutions$2,026$2,026

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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