Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,796/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Fort Sam Houston, TX is $1,796 per week. This is 12% lower than the Texas average of $2,004.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 2,306 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Fort Sam Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$1,796/week

Fort Sam Houston, TX

26% lower than the US average.

$2,004/week

Texas

13% lower than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in San Antonio Compare to Other Cities

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San Antonio, Texas

$1,830/week

This is equal to the San Antonio average

San Marcos, Texas

$1,971/week

This is 7% higher than the San Antonio average of $1,830.

Austin, Texas

$1,880/week

This is 3% higher than the San Antonio average of $1,830.

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

Odessa, Texas pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,480 per week, followed by Wichita Falls, Texas ($2,187) and Lubbock, Texas ($2,183). Odessa, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,186. For comparison, the Fort Sam Houston, TX average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,796 per week — Odessa, Texas pays 38% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Odessa, Texas$2,480$3,186
Wichita Falls, Texas$2,187$3,050
Lubbock, Texas$2,183$3,151
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in San Antonio?

HealthTrust Workforce Solution External pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,460 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,362) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions ($2,358). For comparison, the Fort Sam Houston, TX average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,796 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solution External pays 37% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,460$2,460
Vibra Travels$2,362$2,362
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions$2,358$2,358
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969$2,326$2,326
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)$2,273$2,273
GHG Healthcare$2,261$2,261
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,222$2,301
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,146$2,146
PRN Healthcare$2,074$2,074
Assured Nursing$2,064$2,064

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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