Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Cary, NC

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,856/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Cary, NC is $1,856 per week. This is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,993.

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on 36 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Cary, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,856/week

Cary, NC

19% lower than the US average.

$1,993/week

North Carolina

11% lower than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities

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Burlington, North Carolina

$1,951/week

This is equal to the Cary average

Goldsboro, North Carolina

$2,307/week

This is 16% higher than the Cary average of $1,947.

Pinehurst, North Carolina

$2,065/week

This is 6% higher than the Cary average of $1,947.

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Washington, North Carolina pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,268 per week, followed by Pinehurst, North Carolina ($2,246) and Greenville, North Carolina ($2,184). Pinehurst, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,455. For comparison, the Cary, NC average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,856 per week — Washington, North Carolina pays 22% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Washington, North Carolina$2,268$2,268
Pinehurst, North Carolina$2,246$2,455
Greenville, North Carolina$2,184$2,275
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,160$2,160
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Cary?

Triage Staffing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $1,978 per week, followed by Medical Solutions ($1,883) and TotalMed RN ($1,708). For comparison, the Cary, NC average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,856 per week — Triage Staffing pays 7% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Triage Staffing$1,978$1,978
Medical Solutions$1,883$1,883
TotalMed RN$1,708$1,708

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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