Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,230/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Merriam, KS is $2,230 per week. This is 4% lower than the Kansas average of $2,316.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 92 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Merriam, KS compared to State and National Averages

$2,230/week

Merriam, KS

1% higher than the US average.

$2,316/week

Kansas

5% higher than the US average.

$2,199/week

United States

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

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Overland Park, Kansas

$2,236/week

This is 11% higher than the Merriam average of $1,996.

Lenexa, Kansas

$2,128/week

This is 6% higher than the Merriam average of $1,996.

Kansas City, Kansas

$2,141/week

This is 7% higher than the Merriam average of $1,996.

What cities in Kansas pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Wichita, Kansas pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,471 per week, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($2,272) and Merriam, Kansas ($2,230). Merriam, Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,696. For comparison, the Merriam, KS average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,230 per week — Wichita, Kansas pays 11% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wichita, Kansas$2,471$3,589
Olathe, Kansas$2,272$2,427
Merriam, Kansas$2,230$3,696
Overland Park, Kansas$2,224$3,040
Lenexa, Kansas$2,107$2,691
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Merriam?

Fastaff Travel Nursing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,696 per week, followed by Zack Group ($2,790) and Favorite Healthcare Staffing ($2,513). For comparison, the Merriam, KS average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,230 per week — Fastaff Travel Nursing pays 66% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fastaff Travel Nursing$3,696$3,696
Zack Group$2,790$2,790
Favorite Healthcare Staffing$2,513$2,513
VyTalent Solutions$1,887$1,887
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$1,813$1,813
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,789$1,789
Host Healthcare$1,710$1,710

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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