Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,158/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Virginia is $2,158 per week. This is 8% lower than the US average of $2,329.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 79 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$2,158/week

Virginia

8% lower than the US average.

$2,329/week

United States

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

Virginia Beach, Virginia pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,336 per week, followed by Williamsburg, Virginia ($2,328) and Hampton, Virginia ($2,326). Lynchburg, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,207. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,158 per week — Virginia Beach, Virginia pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Virginia Beach, Virginia$2,336$2,340
Williamsburg, Virginia$2,328$2,334
Hampton, Virginia$2,326$2,326
Lynchburg, Virginia$2,274$3,207
Charlottesville, Virginia$2,245$2,526
Norfolk, Virginia$2,174$2,326
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?

West Virginia pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,471 per week, followed by New York ($2,418) and Ohio ($2,361). New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,885. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,158 per week — West Virginia pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Virginia$2,471$3,600
New York$2,418$3,885
Ohio$2,361$3,393
Pennsylvania$2,286$3,127
District of Columbia$2,250$2,295
Kentucky$2,234$3,009
New Jersey$2,233$2,983
Delaware$2,227$2,588
North Carolina$1,992$2,852
Maryland$1,968$3,012
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Virginia?

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,525 per week, followed by GHR Healthcare - Travel ($2,383) and Prolink Region 1 ($2,339). Prime Time Healthcare Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,207. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,158 per week — Prime Time Healthcare Nursing pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,525$3,207
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,383$2,383
Prolink Region 1$2,339$2,339
Prime Staffing$2,336$2,336
GLC On-The-Go$2,319$2,669
Talent4Health$2,297$2,297
Zack Group$2,287$2,323
Stability Healthcare$2,255$2,351
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,244$2,244
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,241$2,264

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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