Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,374/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $2,374 per week. This is 3% higher than the Missouri average of $2,311.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 177 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,374/week

Saint Louis, MO

5% higher than the US average.

$2,311/week

Missouri

2% higher than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Springfield, Illinois

$2,472/week

This is 9% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,245.

Columbia, Missouri

$2,383/week

This is 6% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,245.

Peoria, Illinois

$2,422/week

This is 7% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,245.

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

Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,713 per week, followed by Chesterfield, Missouri ($2,646) and Saint Louis, Missouri ($2,374). Kansas City, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,194. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,374 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$2,713$3,194
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,646$2,646
Saint Louis, Missouri$2,374$3,143
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,092 per week, followed by Fastaff Travel Nursing ($2,931) and Meda Health ($2,864). Bestica has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,143. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,374 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$3,092$3,092
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,931$3,004
Meda Health$2,864$2,864
American Traveler$2,768$3,040
Bestica$2,741$3,143
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,716$2,975
Care Career$2,695$3,124
Prime Staffing$2,640$2,933
FlexCare Nursing$2,617$3,002
Infojini Healthcare - Nursing$2,581$3,020

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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