Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$1,871/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Tennessee is $1,871 per week. This is 24% lower than the US average of $2,321.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 814 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$1,871/week
Tennessee
24% lower than the US average.
$2,321/week
United States
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Clarksville, Tennessee pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,258 per week, followed by Oak Ridge, Tennessee ($2,189) and Franklin, Tennessee ($2,150). Clarksville, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,752. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,871 per week — Clarksville, Tennessee pays 21% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, Tennessee | $2,258 | $2,752 |
| Oak Ridge, Tennessee | $2,189 | $2,520 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $2,150 | $2,400 |
| Bristol, Tennessee | $2,050 | $2,142 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | $1,986 | $2,090 |
| Gallatin, Tennessee | $1,981 | $2,303 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Pennsylvania pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,366 per week, followed by Kentucky ($2,328) and Ohio ($2,207). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,551. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,871 per week — Pennsylvania pays 26% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $2,366 | $3,418 |
| Kentucky | $2,328 | $4,551 |
| Ohio | $2,207 | $3,393 |
| Alabama | $2,185 | $3,256 |
| Virginia | $2,152 | $3,328 |
| South Carolina | $2,126 | $3,052 |
| West Virginia | $2,084 | $3,230 |
| North Carolina | $2,026 | $3,321 |
| Georgia | $1,978 | $3,061 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,520 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($2,418) and Vibra Travels ($2,355). Vibra Travels has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,752. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,871 per week — Trailblazer Staffing Solutions pays 35% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer Staffing Solutions | $2,520 | $2,520 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,418 | $2,595 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,355 | $2,752 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,281 | $2,285 |
| TravSource | $2,273 | $2,509 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,268 | $2,268 |
| LifePoint | $2,256 | $2,275 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,256 | $2,743 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,239 | $2,239 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,217 | $2,217 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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