Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,549/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in California is $2,549 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,197.
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 1,694 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
$2,549/week
California
14% higher than the US average.
$2,197/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Montebello, California | $3,349 | $3,373 |
| San Francisco, California | $3,103 | $3,808 |
| San Rafael, California | $3,085 | $3,300 |
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?
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| B2B Staffing Services, Inc. | $3,742 | $3,742 |
| TriOptus | $3,672 | $3,672 |
| Carenest Health Services | $3,610 | $3,610 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,451 | $3,451 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,395 | $3,395 |
| SambaTraveler | $3,288 | $3,288 |
| Integrated Healthcare Services | $3,256 | $3,256 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $3,201 | $3,201 |
| Formation, Inc. | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing Travel | $3,180 | $3,560 |
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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