Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: La Mesa, CA
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$3,066/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in La Mesa, CA is $3,066 per week. This is 21% higher than the California average of $2,407.
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in La Mesa, CA compared to State and National Averages
$3,066/week
La Mesa, CA
26% higher than the US average.
$2,407/week
California
6% higher than the US average.
$2,254/week
United States
How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in La Mesa Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in La Mesa Compare to Other Cities
San Diego, California
$2,673/week
This is 19% lower than the La Mesa average of $3,192.
Chula Vista, California
$3,196/week
This is equal to the La Mesa average
Torrance, California
$2,304/week
This is 39% lower than the La Mesa average of $3,192.
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 La Mesa, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $3,066 per week — Carlsbad, California pays 38% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, California | $4,224 | $4,842 |
| Vista, California | $4,165 | $4,802 |
| Oceanside, California | $3,169 | $3,169 |
| Chula Vista, California | $3,066 | $3,066 |
| La Mesa, California | $3,066 | $3,066 |
| Palo Alto, California | $2,796 | $2,862 |
| Castro Valley, California | $2,685 | $2,685 |
| Los Angeles, California | $2,658 | $3,168 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in La Mesa?
AHS Staffing pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,360 per week, followed by Stability Healthcare ($3,227) and Medical Solutions ($3,154). For comparison, the La Mesa, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $3,066 per week — AHS Staffing pays 10% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | $3,360 | $3,360 |
| Stability Healthcare | $3,227 | $3,227 |
| Medical Solutions | $3,154 | $3,154 |
| Trustaff | $3,066 | $3,066 |
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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