Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,898/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Athens, TX is $1,898 per week. This is 5% lower than the Texas average of $1,999.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 396 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Athens, TX compared to State and National Averages

$1,898/week

Athens, TX

19% lower than the US average.

$1,999/week

Texas

13% lower than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

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

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Tyler, Texas

$1,855/week

This is 6% higher than the Athens average of $1,742.

Dallas, Texas

$1,797/week

This is 3% higher than the Athens average of $1,742.

Longview, Texas

$1,917/week

This is 9% higher than the Athens average of $1,742.

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

The Woodlands, Texas pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,802 per week, followed by Odessa, Texas ($2,350) and Lubbock, Texas ($2,343). Lubbock, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,440. For comparison, the Athens, TX average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,898 per week — The Woodlands, Texas pays 48% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
The Woodlands, Texas$2,802$2,827
Odessa, Texas$2,350$3,024
Lubbock, Texas$2,343$3,440
Houston, Texas$2,220$2,931
Austin, Texas$2,149$2,413
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Athens?

Modern Healthcare Solutions pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,463 per week, followed by RadHealth+ ($2,457) and TravSource ($2,385). For comparison, the Athens, TX average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,898 per week — Modern Healthcare Solutions pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Modern Healthcare Solutions$2,463$2,463
RadHealth+$2,457$2,457
TravSource$2,385$2,385
ALOIS Healthcare$2,320$2,320
Prime Staffing$2,285$2,285
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,285$2,285
PRIDE Health$2,254$2,276
Genie Healthcare$2,190$2,190
Slate Healthcare$2,183$2,183
Coast Medical Service$2,167$2,167

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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