Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,070/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in North Carolina is $2,070 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $2,252.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 86 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$2,070/week

North Carolina

9% lower than the US average.

$2,252/week

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?

Greenville, North Carolina pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,238 per week, followed by Goldsboro, North Carolina ($2,213) and Boone, North Carolina ($2,177). Goldsboro, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,496. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,070 per week — Greenville, North Carolina pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Greenville, North Carolina$2,238$2,257
Goldsboro, North Carolina$2,213$2,496
Boone, North Carolina$2,177$2,448
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,121$2,121
Durham, North Carolina$2,083$2,122
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,072$2,230
Greensboro, North Carolina$2,062$2,080
Burlington, North Carolina$2,061$2,061
Asheville, North Carolina$1,945$1,955
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Delaware pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,486 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,299) and Virginia ($2,289). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,464. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,070 per week — Delaware pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Delaware$2,486$2,489
West Virginia$2,299$3,451
Virginia$2,289$3,464
Pennsylvania$2,261$3,007
New Jersey$2,174$2,424
Kentucky$2,128$3,111
Tennessee$2,075$2,701
Maryland$1,995$2,182
District of Columbia$1,987$2,295
South Carolina$1,850$2,670
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

American Traveler pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,613 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses ($2,498) and FlexCare Nursing ($2,410). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,070 per week — American Traveler pays 26% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
American Traveler$2,613$2,613
Nightingale Nurses$2,498$2,498
FlexCare Nursing$2,410$2,410
HonorVet Technologies$2,399$2,448
Care Team Solutions$2,384$2,384
LeaderStat$2,366$2,366
Focus Staff$2,272$2,496
Winston Resources$2,265$2,265
Care Career$2,257$2,347
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,230$2,230

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

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