Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,126/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in South Carolina is $2,126 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $2,321.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 436 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$2,126/week
South Carolina
9% lower than the US average.
$2,321/week
United States
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Columbia, South Carolina pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,374 per week, followed by Sumter, South Carolina ($2,265) and Aiken, South Carolina ($2,139). Columbia, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,052. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,126 per week — Columbia, South Carolina pays 12% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, South Carolina | $2,374 | $3,052 |
| Sumter, South Carolina | $2,265 | $2,621 |
| Aiken, South Carolina | $2,139 | $2,396 |
| Greenwood, South Carolina | $2,122 | $2,856 |
| Charleston, South Carolina | $2,073 | $2,930 |
| Rock Hill, South Carolina | $2,026 | $3,018 |
| Florence, South Carolina | $1,996 | $2,005 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Kentucky pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,328 per week, followed by Ohio ($2,207) and Alabama ($2,185). Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,551. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,126 per week — Kentucky pays 9% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $2,328 | $4,551 |
| Ohio | $2,207 | $3,393 |
| Alabama | $2,185 | $3,256 |
| Virginia | $2,152 | $3,328 |
| West Virginia | $2,084 | $3,230 |
| North Carolina | $2,026 | $3,321 |
| Florida | $2,020 | $3,373 |
| Georgia | $1,978 | $3,061 |
| Tennessee | $1,871 | $2,752 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
Wise Medical Staffing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,808 per week, followed by BHS Workforce ($2,750) and Excel Medical Staffing ($2,725). Reliable Nurse Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,856. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,126 per week — Wise Medical Staffing pays 32% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wise Medical Staffing | $2,808 | $2,808 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Excel Medical Staffing | $2,725 | $2,775 |
| OneStaff Medical | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| LanceSoft | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,636 | $2,856 |
| Meda Health | $2,623 | $2,697 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,604 | $2,840 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,587 | $2,654 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,585 | $2,676 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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