Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,459/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Fountain Valley, CA is $2,459 per week. This is 2% lower than the California average of $2,506.

Last updated on October 27, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,459/week

Fountain Valley, CA

9% higher than the US average.

$2,506/week

California

10% higher than the US average.

$2,247/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Fountain Valley Compare to Other Cities

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Torrance, California

$2,319/week

This is 1% higher than the Fountain Valley average of $2,296.

Los Angeles, California

$2,639/week

This is 13% higher than the Fountain Valley average of $2,296.

Redlands, California

$2,134/week

This is 8% lower than the Fountain Valley average of $2,296.

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 Oceanside, California ($3,169). Carlsbad, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,842. For comparison, the Fountain Valley, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,459 per week — Carlsbad, California pays 72% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Carlsbad, California$4,224$4,842
Vista, California$4,165$4,802
Oceanside, California$3,169$3,169
La Mesa, California$3,128$3,227
Chula Vista, California$3,066$3,066
Palo Alto, California$2,796$2,862
San Francisco, California$2,709$2,709
Los Angeles, California$2,699$4,083
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Fountain Valley?

HonorVet Technologies pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,650 per week, followed by Stability Healthcare ($2,601) and American Traveler ($2,292). HonorVet Technologies also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,700. For comparison, the Fountain Valley, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,459 per week — HonorVet Technologies pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HonorVet Technologies$2,650$2,700
Stability Healthcare$2,601$2,601
American Traveler$2,292$2,292
Meda Health$2,289$2,289
Nightingale Nurses$2,273$2,273

Last updated on October 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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