Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,985/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Mississippi is $1,985 per week. This is 17% lower than the US average of $2,314.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 293 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages

$1,985/week

Mississippi

17% lower than the US average.

$2,314/week

United States

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

Natchez, Mississippi pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $1,975 per week, followed by Jackson, Mississippi ($1,896) and Gulfport, Mississippi ($1,877). Jackson, Mississippi has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,077. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,985 per week, roughly in line with Natchez, Mississippi.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Natchez, Mississippi$1,975$1,975
Jackson, Mississippi$1,896$2,077
Gulfport, Mississippi$1,877$2,008
Flowood, Mississippi$1,724$2,014
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Mississippi compare to nearby states?

Kentucky pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,346 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,343) and Missouri ($2,263). Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,551. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,985 per week — Kentucky pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kentucky$2,346$4,551
Illinois$2,343$4,271
Missouri$2,263$3,763
Oklahoma$2,152$4,052
Alabama$2,141$3,170
Louisiana$2,046$3,308
Texas$2,020$3,321
Florida$2,014$3,373
Arkansas$1,946$2,995
Tennessee$1,859$2,752
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Mississippi?

Catalytic Solutions pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,293 per week, followed by LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($2,258) and IntelliPro Group ($2,254). Catalytic Solutions also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,931. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,985 per week — Catalytic Solutions pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Catalytic Solutions$2,293$2,931
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,258$2,671
IntelliPro Group$2,254$2,254
American Traveler$2,246$2,894
TotalMed RN$2,211$2,765
Cross Country Nurses$2,188$2,765
FlexCare Nursing$2,185$2,795
Assured Nursing$2,184$2,807
Thrive Staffing$2,173$2,723
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,167$2,167

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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