Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,571/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in San Francisco, CA is $2,571 per week. This is 2% lower than the California average of $2,634.

Last updated on October 23, 2026. Based on 1,050 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,571/week

San Francisco, CA

13% higher than the US average.

$2,634/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,233/week

United States

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

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Palo Alto, California

$2,761/week

This is 12% higher than the San Francisco average of $2,424.

Redding, California

$2,478/week

This is 2% higher than the San Francisco average of $2,424.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,549/week

This is 5% higher than the San Francisco average of $2,424.

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

San Rafael, California, South San Francisco, California, and Walnut Creek, California pay Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, all averaging $3,240 per week. San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,262. For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,571 per week — San Rafael, California, South San Francisco, California, and Walnut Creek, California pay 26% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Rafael, California$3,240$3,240
South San Francisco, California$3,240$3,240
Walnut Creek, California$3,240$3,240
Palm Springs, California$3,216$3,216
Richmond, California$3,187$3,187
San Jose, California$3,136$3,262
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in San Francisco?

Medlivo pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,316 per week, followed by Prime Time Healthcare Nursing ($3,303) and Emonics Healthcare ($3,180). Emonics Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,483. For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,571 per week — Medlivo pays 29% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medlivo$3,316$3,316
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$3,303$3,303
Emonics Healthcare$3,180$3,483
ALOIS Healthcare$2,941$3,318
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,930$2,930
Stability Healthcare$2,869$3,277
American Traveler$2,848$3,266
Registry Network Inc.$2,814$2,814
LeaderStat$2,812$3,166
CrossMed$2,771$2,771

Last updated on October 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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