Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,793/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Mississippi is $1,793 per week. This is 26% lower than the US average of $2,258.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 29 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages

$1,793/week

Mississippi

26% lower than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

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

Natchez, Mississippi pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $1,795 per week, followed by Gulfport, Mississippi ($1,774). Natchez, Mississippi also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,122. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,793 per week, roughly in line with Natchez, Mississippi.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Natchez, Mississippi$1,795$2,122
Gulfport, Mississippi$1,774$1,774
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Mississippi compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,434 per week, followed by Oklahoma ($2,289) and Missouri ($2,241). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,056. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,793 per week — Illinois pays 36% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,434$4,056
Oklahoma$2,289$3,156
Missouri$2,241$3,199
Kentucky$2,129$3,111
Texas$2,103$2,777
Tennessee$2,069$2,701
Alabama$1,934$3,000
Arkansas$1,857$2,567
Louisiana$1,781$1,913
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Mississippi?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,122 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solution External ($2,117) and Avani Healthcare Staffing ($1,955). For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,793 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$2,122$2,122
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,117$2,117
Avani Healthcare Staffing$1,955$1,955
TalentBurst, Inc$1,930$1,930
HCS 247$1,917$1,917
Care Career$1,912$1,912
Catalytic Solutions$1,842$1,842
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$1,840$1,840
Prime Staffing$1,840$1,840
GHR Healthcare - Travel$1,840$1,840

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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