Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,192/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Salem, VA is $2,192 per week. This is 2% higher than the Virginia average of $2,150.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 1,494 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Salem, VA compared to State and National Averages

$2,192/week

Salem, VA

3% lower than the US average.

$2,150/week

Virginia

5% lower than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

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

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Roanoke, Virginia

$2,067/week

This is 6% lower than the Salem average of $2,182.

Lynchburg, Virginia

$2,267/week

This is 4% higher than the Salem average of $2,182.

Mount Airy, North Carolina

$1,967/week

This is 11% lower than the Salem average of $2,182.

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

Virginia Beach, Virginia pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,360 per week, followed by Alexandria, Virginia ($2,331) and Roanoke, Virginia ($2,322). Roanoke, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,071. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,192 per week — Virginia Beach, Virginia pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Virginia Beach, Virginia$2,360$2,401
Alexandria, Virginia$2,331$2,840
Roanoke, Virginia$2,322$3,071
Arlington, Virginia$2,318$2,318
Sterling, Virginia$2,316$2,451
Hopewell, Virginia$2,309$2,436
Hampton, Virginia$2,304$2,304
Chesapeake, Virginia$2,271$3,043
Williamsburg, Virginia$2,262$2,268
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Salem?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,680 per week, followed by Wise Medical Staffing ($2,415) and Care Career ($2,275). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,328. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,192 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,680$3,328
Wise Medical Staffing$2,415$2,415
Care Career$2,275$2,275
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,260$2,260
Catalytic Solutions$2,257$2,257
GHG Healthcare$2,240$2,240
Noor Inc.$2,240$2,240
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,232$2,232
Infojini Healthcare - Nursing$2,231$2,231
Zack Group$2,221$2,221

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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