Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$3,045/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in San Diego, CA is $3,045 per week. This is 22% higher than the California average of $2,365.

Last updated on May 4, 2026. Based on 6 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

$3,045/week

San Diego, CA

29% higher than the US average.

$2,365/week

California

8% higher than the US average.

$2,169/week

United States

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

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Redlands, California

$2,188/week

This is 37% lower than the San Diego average of $3,000.

Prescott, Arizona

$2,128/week

This is 41% lower than the San Diego average of $3,000.

Phoenix, Arizona

$2,111/week

This is 42% lower than the San Diego average of $3,000.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
La Mesa, California$3,194$3,700
San Diego, California$3,045$3,045
San Rafael, California$2,957$3,002
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in San Diego?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stability Healthcare$3,727$3,727
OneStaff Medical$3,045$3,045

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

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