Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,766/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Mississippi is $1,766 per week. This is 32% lower than the US average of $2,331.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 29 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages

$1,766/week

Mississippi

32% lower than the US average.

$2,331/week

United States

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

Gulfport, Mississippi pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $1,861 per week, followed by Jackson, Mississippi ($1,825) and Natchez, Mississippi ($1,762). Gulfport, Mississippi also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,987. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,766 per week — Gulfport, Mississippi pays 5% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Gulfport, Mississippi$1,861$1,987
Jackson, Mississippi$1,825$1,825
Natchez, Mississippi$1,762$1,955
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Mississippi compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,394 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,338) and Alabama ($2,332). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,711. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,766 per week — Illinois pays 36% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,394$3,711
Missouri$2,338$3,194
Alabama$2,332$3,136
Oklahoma$2,290$3,550
Kentucky$2,246$3,009
Tennessee$2,102$2,873
Texas$2,008$3,290
Florida$2,001$2,520
Arkansas$1,980$2,200
Louisiana$1,914$2,234
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Mississippi?

Zack Group pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,023 per week, followed by Avani Healthcare Staffing ($1,955) and HCS 247 ($1,917). For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,766 per week — Zack Group pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Zack Group$2,023$2,023
Avani Healthcare Staffing$1,955$1,955
HCS 247$1,917$1,917
TalentBurst, Inc$1,915$1,915
Care Career$1,915$1,915
Care Team Solutions$1,890$1,890
Catalytic Solutions$1,852$1,852
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$1,840$1,840
Prime Staffing$1,840$1,840
GHR Healthcare - Travel$1,840$1,840

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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