Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Berkeley, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,533/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Berkeley, CA is $2,533 per week. This is 4% lower than the California average of $2,635.

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Based on 114 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Berkeley, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,533/week

Berkeley, CA

12% higher than the US average.

$2,635/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,241/week

United States

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

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Palo Alto, California

$2,859/week

This is 14% higher than the Berkeley average of $2,473.

Redding, California

$2,483/week

This is equal to the Berkeley average

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,556/week

This is 3% higher than the Berkeley average of $2,473.

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

San Jose, California, San Rafael, California, and South San Francisco, California pay Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $3,240 per week. La Mesa, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,492. For comparison, the Berkeley, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,533 per week — San Jose, California, San Rafael, California, and South San Francisco, California pay 28% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Jose, California$3,240$3,240
San Rafael, California$3,240$3,240
South San Francisco, California$3,240$3,240
Walnut Creek, California$3,240$3,240
Palm Springs, California$3,216$3,216
La Mesa, California$3,177$3,492
Santa Clara, California$3,125$3,352
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Berkeley?

ALOIS Healthcare pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,758 per week, followed by Stability Healthcare ($2,729) and American Traveler ($2,699). For comparison, the Berkeley, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,533 per week — ALOIS Healthcare pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ALOIS Healthcare$2,758$2,758
Stability Healthcare$2,729$2,729
American Traveler$2,699$2,699
HCS 247$2,685$2,685
Care Career$2,611$2,611
Medical Solutions$2,577$2,577
Trustaff$2,575$2,575
Assured Nursing$2,560$2,560
Prime Staffing$2,555$2,555
TotalMed RN$2,538$2,538

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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