Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Maria, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,808/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Santa Maria, CA is $2,808 per week. This is 5% higher than the California average of $2,674.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,808/week

Santa Maria, CA

19% higher than the US average.

$2,674/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

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

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San Luis Obispo, California

$2,580/week

This is 15% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,956.

Oxnard, California

$2,377/week

This is 24% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,956.

Los Angeles, California

$2,599/week

This is 14% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,956.

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

West Hollywood, California pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,395 per week, followed by Redwood City, California ($3,240) and San Jose, California ($3,240). West Hollywood, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,369. For comparison, the Santa Maria, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,808 per week — West Hollywood, California pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Hollywood, California$3,395$4,369
Redwood City, California$3,240$3,240
San Jose, California$3,240$3,240
San Rafael, California$3,240$3,240
Walnut Creek, California$3,240$3,240
Mountain View, California$3,233$3,423
La Mesa, California$3,232$3,492
Concord, California$3,225$3,695
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Santa Maria?

Only Medlivo reports pay data for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $2,808 per week. For comparison, the Santa Maria, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,808 per week, roughly in line with Medlivo.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medlivo$2,808$2,808

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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