Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, GA
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,520/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Athens, GA is $2,520 per week. This is 16% higher than the Georgia average of $2,106.
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Athens, GA compared to State and National Averages
$2,520/week
Athens, GA
13% higher than the US average.
$2,106/week
Georgia
5% lower than the US average.
$2,204/week
United States
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Cumming, Georgia
$1,800/week
This is 12% lower than the Athens average of $2,010.
Decatur, Georgia
$2,090/week
This is 4% higher than the Athens average of $2,010.
Atlanta, Georgia
$2,027/week
This is 1% higher than the Athens average of $2,010.
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Thomasville, Georgia pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,572 per week, followed by Rome, Georgia ($2,559) and Albany, Georgia ($2,404). Rome, Georgia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,402. For comparison, the Athens, GA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,520 per week — Thomasville, Georgia pays 2% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Thomasville, Georgia | $2,572 | $2,950 |
| Rome, Georgia | $2,559 | $3,402 |
| Albany, Georgia | $2,404 | $3,033 |
| Marietta, Georgia | $2,385 | $2,385 |
| Warner Robins, Georgia | $2,282 | $3,050 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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