Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,485/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in California is $2,485 per week. This is 12% higher than the US average of $2,183.
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on 2,546 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,485/week
California
12% higher than the US average.
$2,183/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, California | $3,410 | $3,474 |
| Richmond, California | $3,196 | $3,520 |
| Anaheim, California | $3,157 | $3,157 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $2,382 | $3,381 |
| Washington | $2,317 | $3,148 |
| Wyoming | $2,297 | $2,386 |
| Montana | $2,247 | $2,650 |
| Arizona | $2,194 | $3,487 |
| New Mexico | $2,082 | $2,920 |
| Colorado | $2,022 | $2,843 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in California?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| MedSource LLC | $4,133 | $4,133 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,619 | $3,619 |
| eTeam Inc - Secondary | $3,409 | $3,409 |
| Formation, Inc. | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $3,280 | $3,564 |
| Prodware Solutions LLC | $3,266 | $3,266 |
| Talent4Health | $3,235 | $3,301 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $3,167 | $3,500 |
| Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) | $3,105 | $3,105 |
| Aimic Inc | $3,060 | $3,060 |
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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