Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Reading, PA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,412/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Reading, PA is $2,412 per week. This is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of $2,287.

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 36 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Reading, PA compared to State and National Averages

$2,412/week

Reading, PA

9% higher than the US average.

$2,287/week

Pennsylvania

4% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

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

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Baltimore, Maryland

$2,107/week

This is 5% lower than the Reading average of $2,210.

New York, New York

$2,555/week

This is 13% higher than the Reading average of $2,210.

Hagerstown, Maryland

$2,251/week

This is 2% higher than the Reading average of $2,210.

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

Erie, Pennsylvania pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,496 per week, followed by Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ($2,438) and Reading, Pennsylvania ($2,412). Erie, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,146. For comparison, the Reading, PA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,412 per week — Erie, Pennsylvania pays 3% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Erie, Pennsylvania$2,496$3,146
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania$2,438$2,775
Reading, Pennsylvania$2,412$2,470
Greensburg, Pennsylvania$2,306$2,616
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Reading?

GHR Healthcare, GHR Healthcare - Travel Division, and GHR Healthcare - Travel pay Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, all averaging $2,470 per week. For comparison, the Reading, PA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,412 per week — GHR Healthcare, GHR Healthcare - Travel Division, and GHR Healthcare - Travel pay 2% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GHR Healthcare$2,470$2,470
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,470$2,470
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,470$2,470
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,356$2,356
ARMStaffing$2,355$2,355

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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