Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Clara, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$3,119/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Santa Clara, CA is $3,119 per week. This is 16% higher than the California average of $2,632.

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on 132 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,119/week

Santa Clara, CA

28% higher than the US average.

$2,632/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,245/week

United States

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

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Palo Alto, California

$2,881/week

This is 12% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,240.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,559/week

This is 27% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,240.

Redding, California

$2,491/week

This is 30% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,240.

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 South San Francisco, California pay Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $3,240 per week. La Mesa, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,492. For comparison, the Santa Clara, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,119 per week — San Jose, California, San Rafael, California, and South San Francisco, California pay 4% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Jose, California$3,240$3,240
San Rafael, California$3,240$3,240
South San Francisco, California$3,240$3,240
Walnut Creek, California$3,240$3,240
Palm Springs, California$3,216$3,216
La Mesa, California$3,177$3,492
Santa Clara, California$3,119$3,352
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Santa Clara?

Express Healthcare Staffing Travel pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,540 per week, followed by Stability Healthcare ($3,352) and Pulse Healthcare Services ($3,325). For comparison, the Santa Clara, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,119 per week — Express Healthcare Staffing Travel pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel$3,540$3,540
Stability Healthcare$3,352$3,352
Pulse Healthcare Services$3,325$3,325
Compunnel Healthcare$3,312$3,312
FlexCare Nursing$3,272$3,272
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,262$3,262
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$3,250$3,250
Solomon Page$3,243$3,243
Medlivo$3,240$3,240
TotalMed RN$3,208$3,208

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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