Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,079/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Richmond, VA is $2,079 per week. This is 6% lower than the Virginia average of $2,194.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 15 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Richmond, VA compared to State and National Averages

$2,079/week

Richmond, VA

9% lower than the US average.

$2,194/week

Virginia

3% lower than the US average.

$2,266/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Petersburg, Virginia

$2,201/week

This is 2% higher than the Richmond average of $2,160.

Norfolk, Virginia

$2,363/week

This is 9% higher than the Richmond average of $2,160.

Lynchburg, Virginia

$2,263/week

This is 5% higher than the Richmond average of $2,160.

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

Virginia Beach, Virginia pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,355 per week, followed by Lynchburg, Virginia ($2,337) and Williamsburg, Virginia ($2,328). Lynchburg, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,207. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,079 per week — Virginia Beach, Virginia pays 13% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Virginia Beach, Virginia$2,355$2,429
Lynchburg, Virginia$2,337$3,207
Williamsburg, Virginia$2,328$2,334
Norfolk, Virginia$2,256$2,326
Charlottesville, Virginia$2,232$2,526
Petersburg, Virginia$2,198$3,000
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Richmond?

Prolink Region 1 pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,339 per week, followed by Prime Staffing ($2,336) and Zack Group ($2,323). For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,079 per week — Prolink Region 1 pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prolink Region 1$2,339$2,339
Prime Staffing$2,336$2,336
Zack Group$2,323$2,323
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,190$2,190
Trustaff$2,188$2,190
Medical Solutions$2,016$2,033
AHS Staffing$2,012$2,012
Slate Healthcare$1,991$1,991
VyTalent Solutions$1,836$1,836

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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