Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: San Luis Obispo, CA
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,716/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA is $2,716 per week. This is 2% higher than the California average of $2,674.
Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 96 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in San Luis Obispo, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,716/week
San Luis Obispo, CA
17% higher than the US average.
$2,674/week
California
15% higher than the US average.
$2,261/week
United States
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in San Luis Obispo Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in San Luis Obispo Compare to Other Cities
Oxnard, California
$2,377/week
This is 9% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,580.
Los Angeles, California
$2,599/week
This is 1% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,580.
Torrance, California
$2,337/week
This is 10% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,580.
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
West Hollywood, California pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,395 per week, followed by Redwood City, California ($3,240) and San Jose, California ($3,240). West Hollywood, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,369. For comparison, the San Luis Obispo, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,716 per week — West Hollywood, California pays 25% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| West Hollywood, California | $3,395 | $4,369 |
| 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 |
| Mountain View, California | $3,233 | $3,423 |
| La Mesa, California | $3,232 | $3,492 |
| Concord, California | $3,225 | $3,695 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in San Luis Obispo?
Bestica pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,304 per week, followed by First Connect Health ($3,125) and American Traveler ($2,999). Medical Talent has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,388. For comparison, the San Luis Obispo, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,716 per week — Bestica pays 22% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Bestica | $3,304 | $3,304 |
| First Connect Health | $3,125 | $3,125 |
| American Traveler | $2,999 | $2,999 |
| Medical Talent | $2,947 | $3,388 |
| Thrive Staffing | $2,937 | $3,388 |
| Advantis Medical | $2,865 | $3,190 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,767 | $2,767 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,712 | $2,712 |
| Medlivo | $2,628 | $2,628 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,563 | $2,563 |
Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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