Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,977/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Texas is $1,977 per week. This is 17% lower than the US average of $2,321.

Last updated on October 25, 2026. Based on 64 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$1,977/week

Texas

17% lower than the US average.

$2,321/week

United States

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

Houston, Texas pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,777 per week, followed by Wichita Falls, Texas ($2,408) and Amarillo, Texas ($2,184). Lubbock, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,148. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,977 per week — Houston, Texas pays 40% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Houston, Texas$2,777$2,777
Wichita Falls, Texas$2,408$2,488
Amarillo, Texas$2,184$2,593
Plano, Texas$1,861$1,861
Lubbock, Texas$1,757$3,148
Denton, Texas$1,726$1,726
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Nebraska pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,566 per week, followed by New Mexico ($2,547) and Arizona ($2,299). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,507. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,977 per week — Nebraska pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nebraska$2,566$3,234
New Mexico$2,547$2,547
Arizona$2,299$2,513
Colorado$2,281$2,813
Arkansas$2,265$2,723
Missouri$2,260$3,194
Oklahoma$2,256$3,507
Kansas$2,233$3,168
Mississippi$1,807$2,023
Louisiana$1,760$2,014
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Texas?

Bestica pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,148 per week, followed by Pulse Healthcare Services ($2,652) and TravSource ($2,541). For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,977 per week — Bestica pays 59% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bestica$3,148$3,148
Pulse Healthcare Services$2,652$2,652
TravSource$2,541$2,541
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,510$2,510
Stability Healthcare$2,432$2,432
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,428$2,428
HonorVet Technologies$2,400$2,400
Aequor Healthcare$2,376$2,376
Accurate Healthcare Staffing$2,371$2,371
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,302$2,428

Last updated on October 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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