Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,622/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Los Angeles, CA is $2,622 per week. This is 4% higher than the California average of $2,511.

Last updated on October 15, 2026. Based on 44 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Los Angeles, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,622/week

Los Angeles, CA

15% higher than the US average.

$2,511/week

California

12% higher than the US average.

$2,221/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Los Angeles Compare to Other Cities

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Torrance, California

$2,305/week

This is 13% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,614.

Oxnard, California

$2,342/week

This is 12% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,614.

Redlands, California

$2,175/week

This is 20% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,614.

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

La Mesa, California pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,183 per week, followed by Chula Vista, California ($3,152) and Palo Alto, California ($2,763). Los Angeles, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,396. For comparison, the Los Angeles, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,622 per week — La Mesa, California pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
La Mesa, California$3,183$3,360
Chula Vista, California$3,152$3,358
Palo Alto, California$2,763$2,763
Santa Cruz, California$2,673$2,673
Los Angeles, California$2,622$3,396
Castro Valley, California$2,559$2,685
Redding, California$2,559$2,559
San Francisco, California$2,535$2,535
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Los Angeles?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,396 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses - Allied ($3,362) and Prodware Solutions LLC ($3,199). For comparison, the Los Angeles, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,622 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,396$3,396
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$3,362$3,362
Prodware Solutions LLC$3,199$3,199
Prodware Health$3,199$3,199
OneStaff Medical$3,175$3,175
ALOIS Healthcare$3,170$3,170
Pulse Healthcare Services$3,102$3,201
Medical Solutions$3,055$3,136
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,042$3,161
Cross Country Nurses$2,773$2,970

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

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