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

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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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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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