Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Palo Alto, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,875/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,875 per week. This is 13% higher than the California average of $2,514.

Last updated on August 19, 2026. Based on 60 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,875/week

Palo Alto, CA

24% higher than the US average.

$2,514/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,184/week

United States

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

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Castro Valley, California

$2,553/week

This is 11% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,830.

Modesto, California

$2,596/week

This is 9% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,830.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,448/week

This is 16% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,830.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montebello, California$3,335$3,335
San Francisco, California$3,162$3,692
Fremont, California$3,094$3,094
Walnut Creek, California$3,081$3,398
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Palo Alto?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,206$3,206
MedSource LLC$2,961$2,961
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,900$2,900
Medical Solutions$2,867$2,867
TNAA TotalMed RN$2,778$2,778
Cross Country Nurses$2,595$2,595
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,226$2,250

Last updated on August 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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