Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,839/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,839 per week. This is 16% higher than the California average of $2,374.

Last updated on July 3, 2026. Based on 96 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

$2,839/week

Palo Alto, CA

24% higher than the US average.

$2,374/week

California

9% 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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Marysville, California

$2,071/week

This is 41% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,924.

San Diego, California

$2,414/week

This is 21% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,924.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,216/week

This is 32% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,924.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Jose, California$3,046$3,147
San Leandro, California$3,024$3,094
Santa Clara, California$3,017$3,147
Redwood City, California$3,003$3,137
Fremont, California$3,001$3,092
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
Trustaff$3,005$3,005
MedSource LLC$2,996$2,996
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,900$2,900
Advantis Medical$2,799$2,799
TNAA TotalMed RN$2,778$2,778
Cross Country Nurses$2,665$2,665
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,254$2,259
Medical Solutions$2,106$2,106

Last updated on July 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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