Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: La Mesa, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$3,194/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in La Mesa, CA is $3,194 per week. This is 26% higher than the California average of $2,365.

Last updated on May 4, 2026. Based on 90 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in La Mesa, CA compared to State and National Averages

$3,194/week

La Mesa, CA

32% higher than the US average.

$2,365/week

California

8% higher than the US average.

$2,169/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in La Mesa Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$3,000/week

This is 6% lower than the La Mesa average of $3,184.

Redlands, California

$2,188/week

This is 46% lower than the La Mesa average of $3,184.

Prescott, Arizona

$2,128/week

This is 50% lower than the La Mesa average of $3,184.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
La Mesa, California$3,194$3,700
San Diego, California$3,045$3,045
San Rafael, California$2,957$3,002
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in La Mesa?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Integrated Healthcare Services$3,700$3,700
Voca Healthcare$3,595$3,595
Coast Medical Service$3,595$3,595
Stability Healthcare$3,335$3,335
Solomon Page$3,237$3,237
Talent4Health$3,171$3,171
Aequor Healthcare$3,171$3,171
Core Medical Group$3,120$3,120
Cross Country Nurses$3,110$3,110
Host Healthcare$3,066$3,066

Last updated on May 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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