Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,167/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Houston, TX is $2,167 per week. This is 12% higher than the Texas average of $1,897.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 1,168 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages
$2,167/week
Houston, TX
2% lower than the US average.
$1,897/week
Texas
16% lower than the US average.
$2,208/week
United States
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
Lufkin, Texas
$1,846/week
This is 18% lower than the Houston average of $2,181.
Austin, Texas
$1,817/week
This is 20% lower than the Houston average of $2,181.
Tyler, Texas
$1,820/week
This is 20% lower than the Houston average of $2,181.
What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Odessa, Texas pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,569 per week, followed by The Woodlands, Texas ($2,539) and Waco, Texas ($2,500). Odessa, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,256. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,167 per week — Odessa, Texas pays 19% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Odessa, Texas | $2,569 | $3,256 |
| The Woodlands, Texas | $2,539 | $2,947 |
| Waco, Texas | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| San Angelo, Texas | $2,387 | $2,853 |
| Houston, Texas | $2,167 | $2,928 |
| Irving, Texas | $2,135 | $2,135 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Houston?
Medical Solutions pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,820 per week, followed by Jackson Nurse Professionals ($2,726) and LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($2,582). LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,928. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,167 per week — Medical Solutions pays 30% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Solutions | $2,820 | $2,863 |
| Jackson Nurse Professionals | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,582 | $2,928 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,551 | $2,894 |
| Medical Talent | $2,473 | $2,895 |
| First Connect Health | $2,460 | $2,848 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,425 | $2,804 |
| Titan Nurse Staffing | $2,391 | $2,881 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,314 | $2,827 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,301 | $2,679 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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CV PCU RN
- Houston, Texas
- CHI Saint Luke's Health-Baylor Saint Luke's Medical Center
- Aequor Healthcare and 6 others
UP TO $2,827/wk
CV PCU RN
- Houston, TX
- Host Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,827/week
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Houston, TX
- Cross Country Nurses
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,750/week
CV PCU RN
- Houston, TX
- Triage Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,706/week
CV PCU RN
- Houston, TX
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights, Flexible
- Referral Bonus
$2,118/week
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