Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,688/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Portland, ME is $2,688 per week. This is 13% higher than the Maine average of $2,336.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on 120 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Portland, ME compared to State and National Averages

$2,688/week

Portland, ME

17% higher than the US average.

$2,336/week

Maine

5% higher than the US average.

$2,224/week

United States

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

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Lewiston, Maine

$2,199/week

This is 20% lower than the Portland average of $2,648.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

$2,093/week

This is 26% lower than the Portland average of $2,648.

Concord, New Hampshire

$2,557/week

This is 4% lower than the Portland average of $2,648.

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

Portland, Maine pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,688 per week, followed by Lewiston, Maine ($2,237) and Bangor, Maine ($2,188). Portland, Maine also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,398. For comparison, the Portland, ME average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,688 per week, roughly in line with Portland, Maine.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Portland, Maine$2,688$3,398
Lewiston, Maine$2,237$2,411
Bangor, Maine$2,188$2,238
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Portland?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,398 per week, followed by Access Healthcare ($3,283) and Slate Healthcare ($3,225). For comparison, the Portland, ME average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,688 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays 26% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$3,398$3,398
Access Healthcare$3,283$3,283
Slate Healthcare$3,225$3,225
GHR Healthcare - Travel$3,192$3,192
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$3,192$3,192
Voca Healthcare$3,192$3,192
Wellspring Nurse Source$3,167$3,167
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$3,161$3,161
FlexCare Nursing$3,125$3,125
TRS Healthcare$3,109$3,109

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

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