Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Arcata, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,098/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Arcata, CA is $2,098 per week. This is 22% lower than the California average of $2,550.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on 532 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Arcata, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,098/week

Arcata, CA

5% lower than the US average.

$2,550/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,199/week

United States

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

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Eureka, California

$2,510/week

This is 15% higher than the Arcata average of $2,136.

Roseburg, Oregon

$2,296/week

This is 7% higher than the Arcata average of $2,136.

Reno, Nevada

$2,421/week

This is 12% higher than the Arcata average of $2,136.

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

Chula Vista, California pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,385 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($3,252) and San Rafael, California ($3,204). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,492. For comparison, the Arcata, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,098 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 61% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chula Vista, California$3,385$3,385
Santa Clara, California$3,252$3,420
San Rafael, California$3,204$3,250
San Jose, California$3,140$3,492
Redwood City, California$3,107$3,240
Walnut Creek, California$3,095$3,240
South San Francisco, California$3,089$3,233
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Arcata?

Medlivo pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,664 per week, followed by ND Global Consulting Services ($2,384) and ProKatchers ($2,350). For comparison, the Arcata, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,098 per week — Medlivo pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medlivo$2,664$2,664
ND Global Consulting Services$2,384$2,384
ProKatchers$2,350$2,350
Intuites Healthcare Staffing$2,340$2,340
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,326$2,326
CloudinfraIT Inc$2,269$2,269
Catalytic Solutions$2,264$2,264
ISC Healthcare$2,237$2,276
Health Saviours$2,214$2,232
LanceSoft$2,200$2,200

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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