Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,089/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Austin, TX is $2,089 per week. This is 9% higher than the Texas average of $1,897.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 24 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,089/week

Austin, TX

6% lower than the US average.

$1,897/week

Texas

16% lower than the US average.

$2,208/week

United States

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

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San Antonio, Texas

$1,671/week

This is 9% lower than the Austin average of $1,817.

Weatherford, Texas

$1,842/week

This is 1% higher than the Austin average of $1,817.

Arlington, Texas

$1,726/week

This is 5% lower than the Austin average of $1,817.

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

Odessa, Texas pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,569 per week, followed by The Woodlands, Texas ($2,539) and Waco, Texas ($2,500). Odessa, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,256. For comparison, the Austin, TX average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,089 per week — Odessa, Texas pays 23% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Odessa, Texas$2,569$3,256
The Woodlands, Texas$2,539$2,947
Waco, Texas$2,500$2,500
San Angelo, Texas$2,387$2,853
Houston, Texas$2,167$2,928
Irving, Texas$2,135$2,135
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Austin?

Premier Medical Staffing Services pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,145 per week, followed by TotalMed RN ($2,033). For comparison, the Austin, TX average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,089 per week — Premier Medical Staffing Services pays 3% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,145$2,145
TotalMed RN$2,033$2,033

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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