Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,535/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in San Francisco, CA is $2,535 per week. This is 1% higher than the California average of $2,501.

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,535/week

San Francisco, CA

12% higher than the US average.

$2,501/week

California

11% higher than the US average.

$2,220/week

United States

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

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Redding, California

$2,460/week

This is 3% lower than the San Francisco average of $2,532.

Oxnard, California

$2,357/week

This is 7% lower than the San Francisco average of $2,532.

Los Angeles, California

$2,593/week

This is 2% higher than the San Francisco average of $2,532.

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

La Mesa, California pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,183 per week, followed by Chula Vista, California ($3,152) and Palo Alto, California ($2,763). Los Angeles, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,396. For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,535 per week — La Mesa, California pays 26% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
La Mesa, California$3,183$3,360
Chula Vista, California$3,152$3,358
Palo Alto, California$2,763$2,763
Santa Cruz, California$2,673$2,673
Los Angeles, California$2,559$3,396
Castro Valley, California$2,559$2,685
Redding, California$2,559$2,559
San Francisco, California$2,535$2,535
Escondido, California$2,416$2,481
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in San Francisco?

Stability Healthcare pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,784 per week, followed by Talent4Health ($2,552) and OneStaff Medical ($2,535). For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,535 per week — Stability Healthcare pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stability Healthcare$2,784$2,784
Talent4Health$2,552$2,552
OneStaff Medical$2,535$2,535
Cross Country Nurses$2,530$2,530
Solomon Page$2,524$2,524
Triage Staffing$2,504$2,504
Prime Staffing$2,444$2,444
Medical Solutions$2,421$2,421
Assured Nursing$2,311$2,311
Aequor Healthcare$2,284$2,284

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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