Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,971/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Memphis, TN is $1,971 per week. This is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of $1,863.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 54 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Memphis, TN compared to State and National Averages

$1,971/week

Memphis, TN

15% lower than the US average.

$1,863/week

Tennessee

21% lower than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Memphis Compare to Other Cities

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Clarksville, Tennessee

$2,248/week

This is 2% higher than the Memphis average of $2,200.

Nashville, Tennessee

$1,803/week

This is 22% lower than the Memphis average of $2,200.

Smyrna, Tennessee

$1,795/week

This is 23% lower than the Memphis average of $2,200.

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

Clarksville, Tennessee pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,238 per week, followed by Oak Ridge, Tennessee ($2,186) and Franklin, Tennessee ($2,153). Clarksville, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,752. For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,971 per week — Clarksville, Tennessee pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Clarksville, Tennessee$2,238$2,752
Oak Ridge, Tennessee$2,186$2,520
Franklin, Tennessee$2,153$2,400
Bristol, Tennessee$2,045$2,142
Gallatin, Tennessee$1,988$2,310
Memphis, Tennessee$1,971$2,090
Jackson, Tennessee$1,873$1,873
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Memphis?

Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,149 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,090) and Care Team Solutions ($2,016). For comparison, the Memphis, TN average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,971 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,149$2,149
Vibra Travels$2,090$2,090
Care Team Solutions$2,016$2,016
Coast Medical Service$1,994$1,994
AMN Healthcare Nursing$1,991$1,991
ARMStaffing$1,960$1,960
Triage Staffing$1,917$1,933
TotalMed RN$1,880$1,880
Host Healthcare$1,873$1,873
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,849$1,849

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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