Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA

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Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,610/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,610 per week. This is equal to the California average

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,610/week

Santa Cruz, CA

16% 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 Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities

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Merced, California

$2,532/week

This is 3% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,459.

Oxnard, California

$2,416/week

This is 2% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,459.

Los Angeles, California

$2,613/week

This is 6% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,459.

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 Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,610 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 30% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max 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 Santa Cruz?

Only Medlivo reports pay data for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $2,610 per week. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,610 per week, roughly in line with Medlivo.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Medlivo	$2,610	$2,610

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

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