Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: San Marcos, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$3,052/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in San Marcos, CA is $3,052 per week. This is 14% higher than the California average of $2,613.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 42 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,052/week

San Marcos, CA

28% higher than the US average.

$2,613/week

California

16% higher than the US average.

$2,204/week

United States

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

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La Mesa, California

$3,020/week

This is 5% higher than the San Marcos average of $2,858.

Los Angeles, California

$2,613/week

This is 9% lower than the San Marcos average of $2,858.

Oxnard, California

$2,416/week

This is 18% lower than the San Marcos average of $2,858.

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

Chula Vista, California pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,385 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($3,167) and San Rafael, California ($3,139). San Rafael, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,567. For comparison, the San Marcos, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,052 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 11% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chula Vista, California$3,385$3,385
Santa Clara, California$3,167$3,466
San Rafael, California$3,139$3,567
San Jose, California$3,125$3,366
Redwood City, California$3,115$3,366
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in San Marcos?

FlexCare Nursing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,373 per week, followed by Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($3,287) and Medical Solutions ($3,274). For comparison, the San Marcos, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,052 per week — FlexCare Nursing pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
FlexCare Nursing$3,373$3,373
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,287$3,287
Medical Solutions$3,274$3,274
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,103$3,103
Cross Country Nurses$3,035$3,035
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,943$2,943

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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