Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,609/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,609 per week. This is 6% higher than the California average of $2,455.

Last updated on September 19, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,609/week

San Diego, CA

16% higher than the US average.

$2,455/week

California

11% higher than the US average.

$2,196/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Palm Springs, California

$2,210/week

This is 24% lower than the San Diego average of $2,751.

Yuma, Arizona

$2,055/week

This is 34% lower than the San Diego average of $2,751.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,132/week

This is 29% lower than the San Diego average of $2,751.

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

Los Angeles, California pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,029 per week, followed by Torrance, California ($2,983) and San Diego, California ($2,609). Los Angeles, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,483. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,609 per week — Los Angeles, California pays 16% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Los Angeles, California$3,029$3,483
Torrance, California$2,983$2,983
San Diego, California$2,609$2,609
Castro Valley, California$2,580$2,718
Palm Springs, California$2,424$2,424
San Francisco, California$2,359$2,784
Oxnard, California$2,322$2,425
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in San Diego?

Only American Traveler reports pay data for Travel Stepdown Nurses, averaging $2,609 per week. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,609 per week, roughly in line with American Traveler.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
American Traveler$2,609$2,609

Last updated on September 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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