Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$3,202/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Chula Vista, CA is $3,202 per week. This is 17% higher than the California average of $2,657.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 84 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

$3,202/week

Chula Vista, CA

30% higher than the US average.

$2,657/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,254/week

United States

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

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San Diego, California

$2,673/week

This is 20% lower than the Chula Vista average of $3,196.

Torrance, California

$2,304/week

This is 39% lower than the Chula Vista average of $3,196.

Los Angeles, California

$2,580/week

This is 24% lower than the Chula Vista average of $3,196.

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

Redwood City, California, San Jose, California, and San Rafael, California pay Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $3,240 per week. La Mesa, 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 $3,202 per week — Redwood City, California, San Jose, California, and San Rafael, California pay 1% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Redwood City, California$3,240$3,240
San Jose, California$3,240$3,240
San Rafael, California$3,240$3,240
Walnut Creek, California$3,240$3,240
La Mesa, California$3,237$3,492
Mountain View, California$3,233$3,423
Chula Vista, California$3,202$3,402
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Chula Vista?

Med Ninjas pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,360 per week, followed by Talent4Health ($3,318) and Solomon Page ($3,227). Med Ninjas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,402. For comparison, the Chula Vista, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,202 per week — Med Ninjas pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Med Ninjas$3,360$3,402
Talent4Health$3,318$3,318
Solomon Page$3,227$3,227
Voca Healthcare$3,211$3,301
Supplemental Health Care$3,150$3,150
Host Healthcare$3,150$3,150
Cross Country Nurses$3,125$3,125
Coast Medical Service$3,087$3,087
Trustaff$3,066$3,066
OneStaff Medical$3,066$3,066

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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