Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$3,237/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in La Mesa, CA is $3,237 per week. This is 18% higher than the California average of $2,657.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 96 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

$3,237/week

La Mesa, CA

30% higher than the US average.

$2,657/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,254/week

United States

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

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San Diego, California

$2,673/week

This is 19% lower than the La Mesa average of $3,192.

Chula Vista, California

$3,196/week

This is equal to the La Mesa average

Palm Springs, California

$2,349/week

This is 36% lower than the La Mesa average of $3,192.

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Redwood City, California, San Jose, California, and San Rafael, California pay Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $3,240 per week. La Mesa, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,492. For comparison, the La Mesa, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,237 per week, roughly in line with Redwood City, California, San Jose, California, and San Rafael, California.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Redwood City, California$3,240$3,240
San Jose, California$3,240$3,240
San Rafael, California$3,240$3,240
Walnut Creek, California$3,240$3,240
La Mesa, California$3,237$3,492
Mountain View, California$3,233$3,423
Chula Vista, California$3,202$3,402
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in La Mesa?

Med Ninjas pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,376 per week, followed by Talent4Health ($3,318) and Solomon Page ($3,238). Med Ninjas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,492. For comparison, the La Mesa, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,237 per week — Med Ninjas pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Med Ninjas$3,376$3,492
Talent4Health$3,318$3,318
Solomon Page$3,238$3,238
Voca Healthcare$3,230$3,230
Supplemental Health Care$3,150$3,150
Host Healthcare$3,150$3,150
TotalMed RN$3,144$3,144
PRN Healthcare$3,143$3,143
Cross Country Nurses$3,125$3,125
Coast Medical Service$3,087$3,087

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

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