Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,389/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Escondido, CA is $2,389 per week. This is 9% lower than the California average of $2,613.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 74 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,389/week

Escondido, CA

8% higher than the US average.

$2,613/week

California

16% higher than the US average.

$2,204/week

United States

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

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La Mesa, California

$3,020/week

This is 19% higher than the Escondido average of $2,450.

Los Angeles, California

$2,613/week

This is 6% higher than the Escondido average of $2,450.

Oxnard, California

$2,416/week

This is 1% lower than the Escondido average of $2,450.

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

Chula Vista, California pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,385 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($3,167) and San Rafael, California ($3,139). San Rafael, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,567. For comparison, the Escondido, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,389 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 42% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chula Vista, California$3,385$3,385
Santa Clara, California$3,167$3,466
San Rafael, California$3,139$3,567
San Jose, California$3,125$3,366
Redwood City, California$3,115$3,366
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Escondido?

Stability Healthcare pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,695 per week, followed by Aequor Healthcare ($2,588) and Trustaff ($2,584). For comparison, the Escondido, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,389 per week — Stability Healthcare pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stability Healthcare$2,695$2,695
Aequor Healthcare$2,588$2,588
Trustaff$2,584$2,584
Triage Staffing$2,508$2,508
Medical Solutions$2,472$2,472
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,452$2,452
Supplemental Health Care$2,317$2,317
Host Healthcare$2,239$2,239
Coast Medical Service$2,230$2,230
Focus Staff$2,181$2,181

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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