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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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