Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,937/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,937 per week. This is 11% higher than the California average of $2,607.

Last updated on October 4, 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

$2,937/week

Palo Alto, CA

25% higher than the US average.

$2,607/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

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

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Merced, California

$2,618/week

This is 12% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,943.

Oxnard, California

$2,427/week

This is 21% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,943.

Los Angeles, California

$2,592/week

This is 14% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,943.

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

Chula Vista, California pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,385 per week, followed by La Mesa, California ($3,158) and Santa Clara, California ($3,145). Santa Clara, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,466. For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,937 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 15% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chula Vista, California$3,385$3,385
La Mesa, California$3,158$3,284
Santa Clara, California$3,145$3,466
San Marcos, California$3,137$3,274
San Jose, California$3,131$3,366
San Rafael, California$3,120$3,366
Redwood City, California$3,115$3,366
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Palo Alto?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,206 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($3,190) and Medical Solutions ($3,020). For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,937 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,206$3,206
FlexCare Nursing$3,190$3,190
Medical Solutions$3,020$3,020
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,933$3,027
TotalMed RN$2,814$2,849
Advantis Medical$2,799$2,799
Cross Country Nurses$2,595$2,595
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,220$2,222

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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