Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Chula Vista, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$3,215/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Chula Vista, CA is $3,215 per week. This is 21% higher than the California average of $2,526.

Last updated on September 19, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Chula Vista, CA compared to State and National Averages

$3,215/week

Chula Vista, CA

32% higher than the US average.

$2,526/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,196/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Chula Vista Compare to Other Cities

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Palm Springs, California

$2,210/week

This is 40% lower than the Chula Vista average of $3,099.

Yuma, Arizona

$2,055/week

This is 51% lower than the Chula Vista average of $3,099.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,132/week

This is 45% lower than the Chula Vista average of $3,099.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Santa Clara, California pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,324 per week, followed by Chula Vista, California ($3,215) and San Rafael, California ($3,204). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,492. For comparison, the Chula Vista, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,215 per week — Santa Clara, California pays 3% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Clara, California$3,324$3,420
Chula Vista, California$3,215$3,215
San Rafael, California$3,204$3,250
San Jose, California$3,138$3,492
Redwood City, California$3,107$3,240
South San Francisco, California$3,067$3,224
Walnut Creek, California$3,062$3,240
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Chula Vista?

Only Aequor Healthcare reports pay data for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $3,215 per week. For comparison, the Chula Vista, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,215 per week, roughly in line with Aequor Healthcare.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Aequor Healthcare$3,215$3,215

Last updated on September 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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