Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$3,083/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Richmond, CA is $3,083 per week. This is 17% higher than the California average of $2,550.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on 30 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,083/week

Richmond, CA

29% higher than the US average.

$2,550/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,199/week

United States

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

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Palo Alto, California

$2,924/week

This is 5% lower than the Richmond average of $3,083.

Reno, Nevada

$2,421/week

This is 27% lower than the Richmond average of $3,083.

Eureka, California

$2,510/week

This is 23% lower than the Richmond average of $3,083.

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 Santa Clara, California ($3,252) and San Rafael, California ($3,204). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,492. For comparison, the Richmond, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,083 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 10% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chula Vista, California$3,385$3,385
Santa Clara, California$3,252$3,420
San Rafael, California$3,204$3,250
San Jose, California$3,140$3,492
Redwood City, California$3,107$3,240
Walnut Creek, California$3,095$3,240
South San Francisco, California$3,089$3,233
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Richmond?

Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,220 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($3,150) and Medical Solutions ($3,089). For comparison, the Richmond, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,083 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,220$3,220
FlexCare Nursing$3,150$3,150
Medical Solutions$3,089$3,089
Nightingale Nurses$3,025$3,025
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,981$2,981
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,931$2,931

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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