Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Walnut Creek, CA

Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,444/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,444 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,261.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 175 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Walnut Creek, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,444/week

Walnut Creek, CA

7% higher than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Walnut Creek Compare to Other Cities

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Palo Alto, California

$2,930/week

This is 12% higher than the Walnut Creek average of $2,576.

Redding, California

$2,479/week

This is 4% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $2,576.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,580/week

This is equal to the Walnut Creek average

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

Vista, California pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $4,165 per week, followed by Oceanside, California ($3,169) and Chula Vista, California ($3,145). Vista, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,802. For comparison, the California average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,444 per week — Vista, California pays 70% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vista, California$4,165$4,802
Oceanside, California$3,169$3,169
Chula Vista, California$3,145$3,358
La Mesa, California$3,066$3,066
Palo Alto, California$2,796$2,862
Los Angeles, California$2,767$3,335
Castro Valley, California$2,685$2,685
Redding, California$2,593$2,640

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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