Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,550/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Connecticut is $2,550 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,314.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 645 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages

$2,550/week

Connecticut

9% higher than the US average.

$2,314/week

United States

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

New Haven, Connecticut pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,678 per week, followed by Farmington, Connecticut ($2,546) and Milford, Connecticut ($2,479). New Haven, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,817. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,550 per week — New Haven, Connecticut pays 5% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New Haven, Connecticut$2,678$3,817
Farmington, Connecticut$2,546$2,691
Milford, Connecticut$2,479$3,050
Bridgeport, Connecticut$2,390$2,725
Waterbury, Connecticut$2,306$3,041
Bristol, Connecticut$2,298$2,458
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Connecticut compare to nearby states?

Vermont pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,683 per week, followed by Massachusetts ($2,627) and Rhode Island ($2,582). New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,237. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,550 per week — Vermont pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vermont$2,683$3,785
Massachusetts$2,627$3,846
Rhode Island$2,582$4,000
New York$2,549$4,237
Maine$2,383$3,398
Pennsylvania$2,345$3,447
Maryland$2,335$3,284
Delaware$2,333$2,775
New Hampshire$2,327$3,530
New Jersey$2,290$3,696
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Connecticut?

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,047 per week, followed by Elite Medical Staffing ($3,000) and Care Team Solutions ($2,929). Prime Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,817. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,550 per week — Prime Time Healthcare Nursing pays 19% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$3,047$3,486
Elite Medical Staffing$3,000$3,000
Care Team Solutions$2,929$3,432
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,916$2,916
White Glove Placement$2,831$3,664
Access Healthcare$2,817$3,802
American Traveler$2,792$3,600
Prime Staffing$2,780$3,817
GLC On-The-Go$2,741$3,498
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,706$3,487

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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