Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,932/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Fairfax, VA is $1,932 per week. This is 19% lower than the Virginia average of $2,291.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Fairfax, VA compared to State and National Averages

$1,932/week

Fairfax, VA

14% lower than the US average.

$2,291/week

Virginia

4% higher than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Fairfax Compare to Other Cities

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Falls Church, Virginia

$2,084/week

This is 4% higher than the Fairfax average of $2,004.

Arlington, Virginia

$2,498/week

This is 20% higher than the Fairfax average of $2,004.

Alexandria, Virginia

$2,212/week

This is 9% higher than the Fairfax average of $2,004.

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

Arlington, Virginia pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,512 per week, followed by Lynchburg, Virginia ($2,353) and Richmond, Virginia ($2,335). Richmond, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,464. For comparison, the Fairfax, VA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,932 per week — Arlington, Virginia pays 30% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Arlington, Virginia$2,512$2,946
Lynchburg, Virginia$2,353$3,268
Richmond, Virginia$2,335$3,464
Virginia Beach, Virginia$2,310$2,340
Norfolk, Virginia$2,295$2,326
Charlottesville, Virginia$2,291$3,024
Falls Church, Virginia$2,190$2,393
Roanoke, Virginia$2,151$2,151
Alexandria, Virginia$2,112$2,246
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Fairfax?

Stability Healthcare pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $1,994 per week, followed by Trustaff ($1,869). For comparison, the Fairfax, VA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,932 per week — Stability Healthcare pays 3% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stability Healthcare$1,994$1,994
Trustaff$1,869$1,869

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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