Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,097/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,097 per week. This is 21% lower than the California average of $2,533.

Last updated on August 5, 2026. Based on 78 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

$2,097/week

San Diego, CA

4% lower than the US average.

$2,533/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,184/week

United States

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

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Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,286/week

This is 14% lower than the San Diego average of $2,604.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,592/week

This is equal to the San Diego average

Sun City, Arizona

$2,225/week

This is 17% lower than the San Diego average of $2,604.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montebello, California$3,362$3,374
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in San Diego?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Solomon Page$3,237$3,237
Stability Healthcare$3,140$3,140
Cross Country Nurses$3,110$3,110
Host Healthcare$3,066$3,066
Trustaff$3,063$3,063
Coast Medical Service$3,045$3,045
Meda Health$2,982$2,982
Supplemental Health Care$2,779$2,779
Prime Staffing$2,415$2,415
Care Team Solutions$2,391$2,391

Last updated on August 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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