Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: San Rafael, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$3,204/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in San Rafael, CA is $3,204 per week. This is 20% higher than the California average of $2,550.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on 18 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,204/week

San Rafael, CA

31% higher than the US average.

$2,550/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,199/week

United States

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

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Palo Alto, California

$2,924/week

This is 3% higher than the San Rafael average of $2,848.

Reno, Nevada

$2,421/week

This is 18% lower than the San Rafael average of $2,848.

Eureka, California

$2,510/week

This is 13% lower than the San Rafael average of $2,848.

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 ($3,252) and San Rafael, California ($3,204). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,492. For comparison, the San Rafael, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,204 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chula Vista, California$3,385$3,385
Santa Clara, California$3,252$3,420
San Rafael, California$3,204$3,250
San Jose, California$3,140$3,492
Redwood City, California$3,107$3,240
Walnut Creek, California$3,095$3,240
South San Francisco, California$3,089$3,233
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in San Rafael?

Medlivo pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,250 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($3,168) and Medical Solutions ($3,114). Medlivo also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,250. For comparison, the San Rafael, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,204 per week — Medlivo pays 1% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medlivo$3,250$3,250
FlexCare Nursing$3,168$3,168
Medical Solutions$3,114$3,114
AMN Healthcare Nursing$3,012$3,012
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,952$2,952
Triage Staffing$2,940$2,940
Cross Country Nurses$2,935$2,935

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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