Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Ana, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,643/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Santa Ana, CA is $2,643 per week. This is 15% higher than the US average of $2,247.

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Based on 3,137 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Santa Ana, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,643/week

Santa Ana, CA

15% higher than the US average.

$2,247/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Santa Ana Compare to Other Cities

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Long Beach, California

$2,194/week

Torrance, California

$2,297/week

Los Angeles, California

$2,596/week

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

San Jose, California, San Rafael, California, and Walnut Creek, California pay Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, all averaging $3,240 per week. La Mesa, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,492. For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,643 per week — San Jose, California, San Rafael, California, and Walnut Creek, California pay 23% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Jose, California$3,240$3,240
San Rafael, California$3,240$3,240
Walnut Creek, California$3,240$3,240
South San Francisco, California$3,232$3,240
La Mesa, California$3,220$3,492
Santa Clara, California$3,142$3,410
Chula Vista, California$3,137$3,402

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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