Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: San Diego, CA
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,245/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,245 per week. This is 7% lower than the California average of $2,407.
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 21 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,245/week
San Diego, CA
This is equal to the US average
$2,407/week
California
6% higher than the US average.
$2,254/week
United States
How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
Chula Vista, California
$3,196/week
This is 16% higher than the San Diego average of $2,673.
Torrance, California
$2,304/week
This is 16% lower than the San Diego average of $2,673.
Los Angeles, California
$2,580/week
This is 4% lower than the San Diego average of $2,673.
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
Carlsbad, California pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $4,224 per week, followed by Vista, California ($4,165) and Oceanside, California ($3,169). Carlsbad, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,842. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,245 per week — Carlsbad, California pays 88% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, California | $4,224 | $4,842 |
| Vista, California | $4,165 | $4,802 |
| Oceanside, California | $3,169 | $3,169 |
| Chula Vista, California | $3,066 | $3,066 |
| La Mesa, California | $3,066 | $3,066 |
| Palo Alto, California | $2,796 | $2,862 |
| Castro Valley, California | $2,685 | $2,685 |
| Los Angeles, California | $2,658 | $3,168 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in San Diego?
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,150 per week, followed by Medical Solutions ($3,089) and Aequor Healthcare ($2,356). For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,245 per week — Prime Time Healthcare Nursing pays 40% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| Medical Solutions | $3,089 | $3,089 |
| Aequor Healthcare | $2,356 | $2,402 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,288 | $2,340 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,158 | $2,873 |
| American Traveler | $2,063 | $2,114 |
| Trustaff | $2,024 | $2,024 |
| GQR Healthcare | $1,842 | $1,914 |
| Uniti Med | $1,781 | $1,914 |
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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