Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,311/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Kansas is $2,311 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,337.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 25 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages

$2,311/week

Kansas

1% lower than the US average.

$2,337/week

United States

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

Overland Park, Kansas pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,920 per week, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($2,379) and Topeka, Kansas ($2,359). Topeka, Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,168. For comparison, the Kansas average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,311 per week — Overland Park, Kansas pays 26% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Overland Park, Kansas$2,920$2,920
Olathe, Kansas$2,379$2,379
Topeka, Kansas$2,359$3,168
Kansas City, Kansas$2,279$2,484
Wichita, Kansas$2,278$2,717
Merriam, Kansas$1,758$1,758
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?

Minnesota pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,616 per week, followed by Iowa ($2,485) and South Dakota ($2,435). Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,751. For comparison, the Kansas average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,311 per week — Minnesota pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Minnesota$2,616$2,994
Iowa$2,485$3,751
South Dakota$2,435$2,877
Colorado$2,414$3,558
Illinois$2,409$3,711
Nebraska$2,390$3,224
Missouri$2,346$3,194
Oklahoma$2,247$3,550
Texas$2,017$3,290
Arkansas$1,983$2,200
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kansas?

Gifted Healthcare pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,168 per week, followed by Prolink Region 1 ($2,915) and LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($2,681). For comparison, the Kansas average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,311 per week — Gifted Healthcare pays 37% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Gifted Healthcare$3,168$3,168
Prolink Region 1$2,915$2,915
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,681$3,087
Zack Group$2,528$3,119
ND Global Consulting Services$2,466$2,484
Care Career$2,365$2,365
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,351$2,391
Voca Healthcare$2,329$2,361
Assured Nursing$2,213$2,253
AHS Staffing$2,200$2,200

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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