Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,243/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse is $2,243 per week. This is 2% higher than the nursing US average of $2,207.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 27,271 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Salaries for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$2,243/week
2% higher than the nursing US average.
$2,207/week
United States
Where do Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses get paid the most?
South Dakota pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,785 per week, followed by Alaska ($2,750) and Massachusetts ($2,650). Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,167. For comparison, the national average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,243 per week — South Dakota pays 24% more.
| State | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $2,785 | $3,456 |
| Alaska | $2,750 | $3,420 |
| Massachusetts | $2,650 | $4,167 |
| California | $2,617 | $3,681 |
| Hawaii | $2,494 | $3,838 |
| New York | $2,455 | $3,664 |
| Minnesota | $2,442 | $3,695 |
| Maine | $2,437 | $3,398 |
| Rhode Island | $2,431 | $3,270 |
| Idaho | $2,421 | $3,354 |
| New Hampshire | $2,372 | $3,113 |
| Oregon | $2,359 | $3,586 |
| Illinois | $2,355 | $3,568 |
| Connecticut | $2,352 | $3,100 |
| Delaware | $2,349 | $2,850 |
| Washington | $2,326 | $3,406 |
| Michigan | $2,322 | $3,385 |
| Nebraska | $2,317 | $3,300 |
| Wisconsin | $2,305 | $3,327 |
| Vermont | $2,302 | $2,984 |
What cities pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Longmont, Colorado pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,600 per week, followed by Chula Vista, California ($3,385) and Grand Blanc, Michigan ($3,328). For comparison, the national average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,243 per week — Longmont, Colorado pays 61% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Longmont, Colorado | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Chula Vista, California | $3,385 | $3,385 |
| Grand Blanc, Michigan | $3,328 | $3,328 |
| Santa Clara, California | $3,154 | $3,466 |
| San Jose, California | $3,132 | $3,366 |
| San Rafael, California | $3,120 | $3,366 |
| Redwood City, California | $3,115 | $3,366 |
| San Marcos, California | $3,112 | $3,274 |
| Fremont, California | $3,064 | $3,198 |
| San Leandro, California | $3,057 | $3,405 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs?
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,548 per week, followed by Healthtrust Workforce Solutions Maine Health ($3,373) and B2B Staffing Services, Inc. ($3,334). Compunnel Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,167. For comparison, the national average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,243 per week — Express Healthcare Staffing Travel pays 58% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Express Healthcare Staffing Travel | $3,548 | $3,600 |
| Healthtrust Workforce Solutions Maine Health | $3,373 | $3,373 |
| B2B Staffing Services, Inc. | $3,334 | $3,334 |
| Prolink Region 4 | $3,328 | $3,328 |
| Carenest Health Services | $3,286 | $4,148 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,253 | $4,167 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing NY | $3,245 | $3,607 |
| Commonwealth Healthcare LLC | $3,224 | $3,801 |
| Olaro-Allied | $3,191 | $3,255 |
| AMHS Staffing Alliance | $3,177 | $3,405 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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