Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,727/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Oakland, CA is $2,727 per week. This is 3% higher than the California average of $2,635.

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Based on 54 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Oakland, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,727/week

Oakland, CA

18% higher than the US average.

$2,635/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,241/week

United States

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

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Palo Alto, California

$2,859/week

This is 7% higher than the Oakland average of $2,663.

Redding, California

$2,483/week

This is 7% lower than the Oakland average of $2,663.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,556/week

This is 4% lower than the Oakland average of $2,663.

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

San Jose, California, San Rafael, California, and South San Francisco, 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 Oakland, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,727 per week — San Jose, California, San Rafael, California, and South San Francisco, California pay 19% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Jose, California$3,240$3,240
San Rafael, California$3,240$3,240
South San Francisco, California$3,240$3,240
Walnut Creek, California$3,240$3,240
Palm Springs, California$3,216$3,216
La Mesa, California$3,177$3,492
Santa Clara, California$3,125$3,352
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Oakland?

Medlivo pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,240 per week, followed by Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($3,198) and Stability Healthcare ($3,172). For comparison, the Oakland, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,727 per week — Medlivo pays 19% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medlivo$3,240$3,240
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,198$3,198
Stability Healthcare$3,172$3,172
FlexCare Nursing$3,167$3,167
American Traveler$3,122$3,122
Genie Healthcare$3,115$3,115
Host Healthcare$3,114$3,114
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$3,113$3,113
Medical Solutions$3,098$3,098
Nightingale Nurses$3,029$3,029

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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