Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: La Jolla, CA
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,425/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in La Jolla, CA is $2,425 per week. This is 4% lower than the California average of $2,526.
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Based on 114 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in La Jolla, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,425/week
La Jolla, CA
9% higher than the US average.
$2,526/week
California
13% higher than the US average.
$2,196/week
United States
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
Palm Springs, California
$2,210/week
This is 24% lower than the San Diego average of $2,751.
Yuma, Arizona
$2,055/week
This is 34% lower than the San Diego average of $2,751.
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
$2,132/week
This is 29% lower than the San Diego average of $2,751.
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Santa Clara, California pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,324 per week, followed by Chula Vista, California ($3,215) and San Rafael, California ($3,204). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,492. For comparison, the La Jolla, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,425 per week — Santa Clara, California pays 37% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, California | $3,324 | $3,420 |
| Chula Vista, California | $3,215 | $3,215 |
| San Rafael, California | $3,204 | $3,250 |
| San Jose, California | $3,138 | $3,492 |
| Redwood City, California | $3,107 | $3,240 |
| South San Francisco, California | $3,067 | $3,224 |
| Walnut Creek, California | $3,062 | $3,240 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in San Diego?
FlexCare Nursing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,373 per week, followed by Talent4Health ($3,255) and Nightingale Nurses ($3,203). For comparison, the La Jolla, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,425 per week — FlexCare Nursing pays 39% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| FlexCare Nursing | $3,373 | $3,373 |
| Talent4Health | $3,255 | $3,255 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $3,203 | $3,203 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $3,035 | $3,035 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,652 | $3,068 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,475 | $2,903 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing | $2,382 | $3,103 |
| American Traveler | $2,320 | $2,813 |
| Aequor Healthcare | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $2,269 | $2,436 |
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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