Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,314/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Kansas is $2,314 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $2,232.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 560 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages

$2,314/week

Kansas

4% higher than the US average.

$2,232/week

United States

What cities in Kansas pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Wichita, Kansas pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,471 per week, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($2,272) and Overland Park, Kansas ($2,232). Merriam, Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,696. For comparison, the Kansas average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,314 per week — Wichita, Kansas pays 7% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wichita, Kansas$2,471$3,589
Olathe, Kansas$2,272$2,427
Overland Park, Kansas$2,232$3,040
Merriam, Kansas$2,230$3,696
Lenexa, Kansas$2,107$2,691
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?

South Dakota pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,767 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,447) and Nebraska ($2,315). Minnesota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,696. For comparison, the Kansas average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,314 per week — South Dakota pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,767$3,373
Minnesota$2,447$3,696
Nebraska$2,315$3,517
Iowa$2,278$3,436
Missouri$2,203$3,232
Colorado$2,195$3,600
New Mexico$2,148$2,808
Oklahoma$2,041$3,118
Texas$1,887$3,588
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kansas?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,700 per week, followed by Fastaff Travel Nursing ($3,180) and First Connect Health ($2,983). Compunnel Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,700. For comparison, the Kansas average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,314 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 60% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,700$3,700
Fastaff Travel Nursing$3,180$3,696
First Connect Health$2,983$2,983
OneStaff Medical$2,923$2,923
ADN Healthcare$2,887$2,887
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,840$2,840
Wise Medical Staffing$2,808$2,808
Care Career$2,753$3,009
LanceSoft$2,695$3,100
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,646$3,024

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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