Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Louisiana
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$1,781/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Louisiana is $1,781 per week. This is 27% lower than the US average of $2,258.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages
$1,781/week
Louisiana
27% lower than the US average.
$2,258/week
United States
What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
Shreveport, Louisiana pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $1,787 per week, followed by Bossier City, Louisiana ($1,713). Shreveport, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,913. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,781 per week, roughly in line with Shreveport, Louisiana.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, Louisiana | $1,787 | $1,913 |
| Bossier City, Louisiana | $1,713 | $1,713 |
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?
Oklahoma pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,289 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,241) and Kentucky ($2,129). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,199. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,781 per week — Oklahoma pays 29% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $2,289 | $3,156 |
| Missouri | $2,241 | $3,199 |
| Kentucky | $2,129 | $3,111 |
| Texas | $2,103 | $2,777 |
| Georgia | $2,099 | $2,798 |
| Tennessee | $2,069 | $2,701 |
| Alabama | $1,934 | $3,000 |
| Arkansas | $1,857 | $2,567 |
| Mississippi | $1,793 | $2,122 |
| Florida | $1,746 | $2,145 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Louisiana?
Access Healthcare pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,462 per week, followed by GLC On-The-Go ($2,419) and PRIDE Health ($2,388). For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,781 per week — Access Healthcare pays 38% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Access Healthcare | $2,462 | $2,462 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,419 | $2,419 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,388 | $2,388 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,212 | $2,212 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $2,178 | $2,178 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,142 | $2,142 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,140 | $2,140 |
| Jackson Nurse Professionals | $1,842 | $1,913 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| Medical Solutions | $1,737 | $1,791 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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