Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,185/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Alabama is $2,185 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $2,321.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 782 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Alabama compared to National Averages

$2,185/week

Alabama

6% lower than the US average.

$2,321/week

United States

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Alabama pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Montgomery, Alabama pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,504 per week, followed by Gadsden, Alabama ($2,175). Gadsden, Alabama has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,256. For comparison, the Alabama average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,185 per week — Montgomery, Alabama pays 15% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montgomery, Alabama$2,504$3,170
Gadsden, Alabama$2,175$3,256
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Alabama compare to nearby states?

Kentucky pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,328 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,324) and South Carolina ($2,126). Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,551. For comparison, the Alabama average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,185 per week — Kentucky pays 7% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kentucky$2,328$4,551
Missouri$2,324$3,763
South Carolina$2,126$3,052
North Carolina$2,026$3,321
Florida$2,020$3,373
Louisiana$2,018$3,308
Mississippi$1,986$3,000
Georgia$1,978$3,061
Arkansas$1,957$2,995
Tennessee$1,871$2,752
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Alabama?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,256 per week, followed by Baptist Works ($2,753) and Protouch Staffing ($2,736). For comparison, the Alabama average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,185 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays 49% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$3,256$3,256
Baptist Works$2,753$3,170
Protouch Staffing$2,736$2,749
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,582$2,879
Vibra Travels$2,485$3,152
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,466$2,466
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions$2,451$2,451
LeaderStat$2,444$2,879
American Traveler$2,422$2,842
TravSource$2,421$2,879

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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