Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,185/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Fountain Valley, CA is $2,185 per week. This is 21% lower than the California average of $2,643.

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Based on 120 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,185/week

Fountain Valley, CA

3% lower than the US average.

$2,643/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,247/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Fountain Valley Compare to Other Cities

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Long Beach, California

$2,194/week

This is 1% higher than the Fountain Valley average of $2,169.

Torrance, California

$2,297/week

This is 6% higher than the Fountain Valley average of $2,169.

Los Angeles, California

$2,596/week

This is 16% higher than the Fountain Valley average of $2,169.

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

San Jose, California, San Rafael, California, and Walnut Creek, California pay Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, all averaging $3,240 per week. La Mesa, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,492. For comparison, the Fountain Valley, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,185 per week — San Jose, California, San Rafael, California, and Walnut Creek, California pay 48% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Jose, California$3,240$3,240
San Rafael, California$3,240$3,240
Walnut Creek, California$3,240$3,240
South San Francisco, California$3,232$3,240
La Mesa, California$3,220$3,492
Santa Clara, California$3,142$3,410
Chula Vista, California$3,137$3,402
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Fountain Valley?

Stability Healthcare pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,674 per week, followed by Coast Medical Service ($2,428) and Cross Country Nurses ($2,325). For comparison, the Fountain Valley, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,185 per week — Stability Healthcare pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stability Healthcare$2,674$2,674
Coast Medical Service$2,428$2,428
Cross Country Nurses$2,325$2,325
HonorVet Technologies$2,300$2,300
Assured Nursing$2,296$2,296
American Traveler$2,291$2,348
Trustaff$2,289$2,289
TRS Healthcare$2,278$2,278
Genie Healthcare$2,254$2,254
Triage Staffing$2,175$2,175

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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