Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: San Diego, CA

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Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,815/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,815 per week. This is 6% higher than the California average of $2,657.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 582 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,815/week

San Diego, CA

20% higher than the US average.

$2,657/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,254/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Torrance, California

$2,304/week

This is 16% lower than the San Diego average of $2,673.

Los Angeles, California

$2,580/week

This is 4% lower than the San Diego average of $2,673.

Pasadena, California

$2,253/week

This is 19% lower than the San Diego average of $2,673.

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Redwood City, California, San Jose, California, and San Rafael, California pay Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $3,240 per week. La Mesa, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,492. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,815 per week — Redwood City, California, San Jose, California, and San Rafael, California pay 15% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Redwood City, California	$3,240	$3,240
San Jose, California	$3,240	$3,240
San Rafael, California	$3,240	$3,240
Walnut Creek, California	$3,240	$3,240
La Mesa, California	$3,237	$3,492
Mountain View, California	$3,233	$3,423
Chula Vista, California	$3,202	$3,402

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in San Diego?

Med Ninjas pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,472 per week, followed by B2B Staffing Services, Inc. ($3,334) and Talent4Health ($3,318). Med Ninjas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,528. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,815 per week — Med Ninjas pays 23% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Med Ninjas	$3,472	$3,528
B2B Staffing Services, Inc.	$3,334	$3,334
Talent4Health	$3,318	$3,318
Stability Healthcare	$3,264	$3,264
Voca Healthcare	$3,252	$3,297
Solomon Page	$3,246	$3,246
PRN Healthcare	$3,219	$3,219
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing	$3,203	$3,203
Host Healthcare	$3,150	$3,150
Supplemental Health Care	$3,150	$3,150

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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