Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,994/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Arkansas is $1,994 per week. This is 12% lower than the US average of $2,232.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 347 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages

$1,994/week

Arkansas

12% lower than the US average.

$2,232/week

United States

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

Little Rock, Arkansas pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,179 per week, followed by Springdale, Arkansas ($2,150) and Bentonville, Arkansas ($1,755). Little Rock, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,954. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,994 per week — Little Rock, Arkansas pays 9% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Little Rock, Arkansas$2,179$2,954
Springdale, Arkansas$2,150$2,150
Bentonville, Arkansas$1,755$2,150
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?

Kansas pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,316 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,311) and Missouri ($2,206). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,800. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,994 per week — Kansas pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas$2,316$3,696
Illinois$2,311$3,800
Missouri$2,206$3,232
Alabama$2,046$3,170
Oklahoma$2,041$3,118
Kentucky$1,997$3,024
Louisiana$1,983$3,392
Tennessee$1,819$2,827
Mississippi$1,729$2,297
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Arkansas?

First Connect Health pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,541 per week, followed by Advantage Staffing Services ($2,448) and Greenstaff Medical US-Travel ($2,311). First Connect Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,931. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,994 per week — First Connect Health pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$2,541$2,931
Advantage Staffing Services$2,448$2,448
Greenstaff Medical US-Travel$2,311$2,311
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,203$2,221
Noor Inc.$2,159$2,159
GHG Healthcare$2,159$2,159
HCS 247$2,145$2,205
Zack Group$2,138$2,167
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,132$2,928
Cure Healthcare Staffing$2,131$2,131

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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