Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA

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Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,558/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,558 per week. This is 2% higher than the California average of $2,519.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,558/week

Santa Cruz, CA

14% higher than the US average.

$2,519/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,204/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities

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Merced, California

$2,532/week

This is 3% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,459.

Oxnard, California

$2,416/week

This is 2% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,459.

Los Angeles, California

$2,613/week

This is 6% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,459.

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

San Diego, California pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,215 per week, followed by La Mesa, California ($3,095) and Torrance, California ($2,983). Los Angeles, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,262. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,558 per week — San Diego, California pays 26% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
San Diego, California	$3,215	$3,215
La Mesa, California	$3,095	$3,154
Torrance, California	$2,983	$2,983
Palo Alto, California	$2,813	$2,862
Castro Valley, California	$2,566	$2,718
Santa Cruz, California	$2,558	$2,558
Los Angeles, California	$2,510	$3,262
Palm Springs, California	$2,424	$2,424

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Santa Cruz?

Only Medical Solutions reports pay data for Travel Stepdown Nurses, averaging $2,558 per week. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,558 per week, roughly in line with Medical Solutions.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Medical Solutions	$2,558	$2,558

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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