Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: San Jose, CA
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,538/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in San Jose, CA is $2,538 per week. This is 13% higher than the US average of $2,207.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 122 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in San Jose, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,538/week
San Jose, CA
13% higher than the US average.
$2,207/week
United States
How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities
Santa Cruz, California
$2,562/week
This is 16% lower than the San Jose average of $2,975.
Merced, California
$2,620/week
This is 14% lower than the San Jose average of $2,975.
Oxnard, California
$2,434/week
This is 22% lower than the San Jose average of $2,975.
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
San Diego, California pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,174 per week, followed by La Mesa, California ($3,095) and Palo Alto, California ($2,796). Los Angeles, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,262. For comparison, the California average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,538 per week — San Diego, California pays 25% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, California | $3,174 | $3,225 |
| La Mesa, California | $3,095 | $3,154 |
| Palo Alto, California | $2,796 | $2,862 |
| Los Angeles, California | $2,551 | $3,262 |
| Santa Cruz, California | $2,508 | $2,673 |
| San Francisco, California | $2,468 | $2,552 |
| Palm Springs, California | $2,424 | $2,424 |
| Castro Valley, California | $2,415 | $2,415 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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