Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,981/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Louisiana is $1,981 per week. This is 13% lower than the US average of $2,232.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 416 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$1,981/week

Louisiana

13% lower than the US average.

$2,232/week

United States

How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Louisiana compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,203 per week, followed by Georgia ($2,065) and Alabama ($2,045). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,588. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,981 per week — Missouri pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Missouri$2,203$3,232
Georgia$2,065$3,099
Alabama$2,045$3,170
Oklahoma$2,041$3,118
Kentucky$1,995$3,024
Arkansas$1,994$2,954
Texas$1,887$3,588
Tennessee$1,818$2,827
Florida$1,807$2,410
Mississippi$1,735$2,297
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Louisiana?

NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,392 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($3,035) and A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969 ($2,444). For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,981 per week — NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays 71% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$3,392$3,392
Cross Country Nurses$3,035$3,035
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969$2,444$2,444
Health Saviours$2,430$2,430
Access Healthcare$2,412$2,894
Avani Healthcare Staffing$2,411$2,411
TLC Nursing$2,400$2,400
ProKatchers$2,400$2,400
Prime Staffing$2,396$3,172
TravSource$2,382$3,228

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

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