Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,108/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Tennessee is $2,108 per week. This is 11% lower than the US average of $2,329.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 317 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$2,108/week
Tennessee
11% lower than the US average.
$2,329/week
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
Cookeville, Tennessee pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,322 per week, followed by Clarksville, Tennessee ($2,292) and Murfreesboro, Tennessee ($2,152). Memphis, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,971. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,108 per week — Cookeville, Tennessee pays 10% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cookeville, Tennessee | $2,322 | $2,582 |
| Clarksville, Tennessee | $2,292 | $2,527 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $2,152 | $2,152 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $2,120 | $2,873 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | $2,064 | $2,971 |
| Maryville, Tennessee | $2,040 | $2,802 |
| Bristol, Tennessee | $2,009 | $2,131 |
| Jackson, Tennessee | $1,961 | $2,167 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $1,948 | $1,948 |
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
West Virginia pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,471 per week, followed by Ohio ($2,361) and Pennsylvania ($2,286). West Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,600. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,108 per week — West Virginia pays 17% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $2,471 | $3,600 |
| Ohio | $2,361 | $3,393 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,286 | $3,127 |
| Kentucky | $2,234 | $3,009 |
| Alabama | $2,226 | $3,066 |
| Virginia | $2,158 | $3,207 |
| Georgia | $2,127 | $2,865 |
| North Carolina | $1,992 | $2,852 |
| South Carolina | $1,973 | $2,698 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Genie Healthcare pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,582 per week, followed by LeaderStat ($2,471) and TravSource ($2,455). Zack Group has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,971. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,108 per week — Genie Healthcare pays 23% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Genie Healthcare | $2,582 | $2,582 |
| LeaderStat | $2,471 | $2,802 |
| TravSource | $2,455 | $2,455 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,432 | $2,873 |
| Care Team Solutions | $2,364 | $2,663 |
| Protouch Staffing | $2,356 | $2,365 |
| Zack Group | $2,336 | $2,971 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,311 | $2,311 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| LanceSoft | $2,300 | $2,300 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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