Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,628/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in California is $2,628 per week. This is 17% higher than the US average of $2,172.
Last updated on December 30, 2025. Based on 1,122 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
$2,628/week
California
17% higher than the US average.
$2,172/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 |
|---|---|---|
| La Mesa, California | $3,838 | $5,145 |
| San Diego, California | $3,426 | $4,958 |
| Stanford, California | $3,206 | $3,206 |
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 | $2,389 | $4,132 |
| Washington | $2,300 | $2,679 |
| Montana | $2,266 | $2,668 |
| Idaho | $2,247 | $2,849 |
| Arizona | $2,234 | $3,508 |
| Nevada | $2,167 | $2,559 |
| New Mexico | $2,110 | $2,962 |
| Colorado | $1,988 | $3,567 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $4,611 | $4,650 |
| Synergy Medical Staffing | $3,529 | $3,529 |
| The Judge Group | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Voca Healthcare | $3,361 | $4,907 |
| American Consultants | $3,312 | $3,312 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $3,219 | $3,219 |
| Aptiva Healthcare | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) | $3,151 | $3,243 |
| MedSource LLC | $3,143 | $3,143 |
Last updated on December 30, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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