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

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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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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