Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,595/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in California is $2,595 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,232.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 2,197 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,595/week
California
14% higher than the US average.
$2,232/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Chula Vista, California pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,193 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($3,154) and San Rafael, California ($3,132). San Rafael, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,567. For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,595 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 23% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista, California | $3,193 | $3,385 |
| Santa Clara, California | $3,154 | $3,466 |
| San Rafael, California | $3,132 | $3,567 |
| San Jose, California | $3,130 | $3,366 |
| Redwood City, California | $3,103 | $3,366 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Oregon pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,332 per week, followed by Idaho ($2,310) and Washington ($2,295). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,600. For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,595 per week — Oregon pays 10% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $2,332 | $3,188 |
| Idaho | $2,310 | $3,198 |
| Washington | $2,295 | $3,222 |
| Michigan | $2,217 | $3,279 |
| Colorado | $2,195 | $3,600 |
| Arizona | $2,183 | $3,460 |
| Montana | $2,166 | $2,859 |
| Utah | $1,840 | $2,317 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in California?
Prolink Region 4 pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,550 per week, followed by Compunnel Healthcare ($3,492) and TLC Nursing ($3,339). For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,595 per week — Prolink Region 4 pays 37% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prolink Region 4 | $3,550 | $3,550 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,492 | $3,492 |
| TLC Nursing | $3,339 | $3,339 |
| B2B Staffing Services, Inc. | $3,334 | $3,334 |
| Enterprise Solutions, Inc. | $3,235 | $3,235 |
| Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) | $3,216 | $3,216 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $3,201 | $3,201 |
| Prodware Solutions LLC | $3,145 | $3,145 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $3,128 | $3,491 |
| Formation, Inc. | $3,100 | $3,300 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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