Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,676/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in California is $2,676 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,310.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 4,071 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,676/week
California
14% higher than the US average.
$2,310/week
United States
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Lompoc, California pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,647 per week, followed by Moreno Valley, California ($3,399) and South San Francisco, California ($3,275). Moreno Valley, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,050. For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,676 per week — Lompoc, California pays 36% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lompoc, California | $3,647 | $3,647 |
| Moreno Valley, California | $3,399 | $4,050 |
| South San Francisco, California | $3,275 | $3,310 |
| Redwood City, California | $3,240 | $3,240 |
| San Jose, California | $3,240 | $3,240 |
| San Rafael, California | $3,240 | $3,240 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Idaho pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,458 per week, followed by Oregon ($2,411) and Montana ($2,288). Oregon has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,675. For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,676 per week — Idaho pays 8% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $2,458 | $3,500 |
| Oregon | $2,411 | $3,675 |
| Montana | $2,288 | $3,087 |
| New Mexico | $2,270 | $3,276 |
| Arizona | $2,251 | $3,477 |
| Colorado | $2,171 | $3,600 |
| Texas | $2,005 | $3,402 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in California?
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Interim Leadership pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $5,100 per week, followed by Formation, Inc. ($3,799) and Prolink Region 1 ($3,750). For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,676 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Interim Leadership pays 91% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing Interim Leadership | $5,100 | $5,100 |
| Formation, Inc. | $3,799 | $4,050 |
| Prolink Region 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $3,732 | $3,765 |
| The Judge Group | $3,605 | $3,605 |
| Jconnect Infotech Inc | $3,552 | $3,552 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $3,538 | $3,538 |
| OneStaff Medical | $3,424 | $3,515 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $3,366 | $3,979 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,341 | $3,682 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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