Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Palo Alto, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,329/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,329 per week. This is 10% lower than the California average of $2,560.

Last updated on December 15, 2025. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$2,329/week

Palo Alto, CA

7% higher than the US average.

$2,560/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities

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Burlingame, California

$3,077/week

This is 9% higher than the Palo Alto average of $2,807.

Reno, Nevada

$2,235/week

This is 26% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,807.

Klamath Falls, Oregon

$2,482/week

This is 13% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,807.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South San Francisco, California$3,542$3,542
Richmond, California$3,246$3,395
Stanford, California$3,206$3,206
San Rafael, California$3,190$3,225
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Palo Alto?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,090$3,090
Medical Solutions$2,387$2,581
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,329$2,329

Last updated on December 15, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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