Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Joplin, MO
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$1,815/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Joplin, MO is $1,815 per week. This is 19% lower than the Missouri average of $2,156.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 230 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Joplin, MO compared to State and National Averages
$1,815/week
Joplin, MO
21% lower than the US average.
$2,156/week
Missouri
2% lower than the US average.
$2,204/week
United States
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Joplin Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Joplin Compare to Other Cities
Muskogee, Oklahoma
$2,180/week
This is 11% higher than the Joplin average of $1,938.
Springfield, Missouri
$2,057/week
This is 6% higher than the Joplin average of $1,938.
Olathe, Kansas
$2,188/week
This is 11% higher than the Joplin average of $1,938.
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Columbia, Missouri pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,387 per week, followed by Lee's Summit, Missouri ($2,288) and Saint Louis, Missouri ($2,268). Saint Louis, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,003. For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,815 per week — Columbia, Missouri pays 31% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, Missouri | $2,387 | $3,000 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $2,288 | $2,402 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $2,268 | $3,003 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Joplin?
Vibra Travels pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,302 per week, followed by GrapeTree Medical Staffing ($2,044) and Trailblazer Staffing Solutions ($2,000). For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,815 per week — Vibra Travels pays 27% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Vibra Travels | $2,302 | $2,302 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,044 | $2,044 |
| Trailblazer Staffing Solutions | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $1,987 | $1,987 |
| Care Career | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| TRS Healthcare | $1,940 | $1,940 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $1,932 | $1,932 |
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $1,924 | $1,924 |
| Zack Group | $1,914 | $1,914 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $1,908 | $1,908 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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PCU/Stepdown RN
- Joplin, Missouri
- Landmark Hospital of Joplin
- TotalMed RN and 2 others
UP TO $1,985/wk
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Joplin, MO
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,302/week
PCU/Stepdown RN
- Joplin, MO
- GetMed Staffing, Inc.
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$1,754/week
PCU/Stepdown RN
- Joplin, MO
- TotalMed RN
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$1,743/week
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