Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,236/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Missouri is $2,236 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,252.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 283 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$2,236/week

Missouri

1% lower than the US average.

$2,252/week

United States

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

Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,724 per week, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($2,283) and Columbia, Missouri ($2,265). Springfield, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,199. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,236 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 22% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$2,724$3,194
Saint Louis, Missouri$2,283$3,120
Columbia, Missouri$2,265$2,987
Springfield, Missouri$2,151$3,199
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,468 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,444) and Nebraska ($2,412). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,056. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,236 per week — Wisconsin pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,468$3,433
Illinois$2,444$4,056
Nebraska$2,412$3,234
South Dakota$2,370$2,744
Minnesota$2,318$2,454
Oklahoma$2,290$3,156
Iowa$2,264$2,457
Kansas$2,205$2,483
Kentucky$2,128$3,111
Arkansas$1,871$2,567
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Missouri?

Fastaff Travel Nursing pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,819 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solution External ($2,762) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,726). HealthTrust Workforce Solution External has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,199. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,236 per week — Fastaff Travel Nursing pays 26% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,819$3,004
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,762$3,199
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,726$3,194
FlexCare Nursing$2,574$3,002
Prime Staffing$2,567$2,933
Meda Health$2,556$2,864
Care Career$2,526$3,120
The Judge Group$2,516$2,516
LanceSoft$2,513$3,100
HonorVet Technologies$2,465$2,500

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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