Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Altoona, PA

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Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,291/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Altoona, PA is $2,291 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $2,209.

Last updated on October 10, 2026. Based on 429 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Altoona, PA compared to State and National Averages

$2,291/week

Altoona, PA

4% higher than the US average.

$2,209/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Altoona Compare to Other Cities

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Johnstown, Pennsylvania

$2,492/week

This is 17% higher than the Altoona average of $2,079.

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

$2,134/week

This is 3% higher than the Altoona average of $2,079.

Hagerstown, Maryland

$2,250/week

This is 8% higher than the Altoona average of $2,079.

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time

What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Erie, Pennsylvania pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,513 per week, followed by Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ($2,442) and Reading, Pennsylvania ($2,424). Erie, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,146. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,291 per week — Erie, Pennsylvania pays 10% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Erie, Pennsylvania	$2,513	$3,146
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$2,442	$2,775
Reading, Pennsylvania	$2,424	$2,470
Greensburg, Pennsylvania	$2,308	$2,616

Last updated on October 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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