Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,005/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Texas is $2,005 per week. This is 15% lower than the US average of $2,310.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 2,787 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$2,005/week

Texas

15% lower than the US average.

$2,310/week

United States

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

Odessa, Texas pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,473 per week, followed by Lubbock, Texas ($2,194) and Austin, Texas ($2,183). Odessa, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,186. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,005 per week — Odessa, Texas pays 23% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Odessa, Texas$2,473$3,186
Lubbock, Texas$2,194$3,151
Austin, Texas$2,183$2,888
Houston, Texas$2,152$2,727
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Nebraska pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,383 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,288) and New Mexico ($2,270). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,967. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,005 per week — Nebraska pays 19% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nebraska$2,383$3,360
Missouri$2,288$3,763
New Mexico$2,270$3,276
Kansas$2,181$3,650
Colorado$2,171$3,600
Oklahoma$2,165$3,967
Louisiana$2,024$3,308
Mississippi$2,003$3,000
Arkansas$1,948$2,995
Tennessee$1,863$2,752
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Texas?

Carenest Health Services pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,321 per week, followed by ProMed Staffing Resources B ($3,070) and Medasource ($3,014). For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,005 per week — Carenest Health Services pays 66% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Carenest Health Services$3,321$3,321
ProMed Staffing Resources B$3,070$3,070
Medasource$3,014$3,014
Emonics Healthcare$2,905$2,905
Reliant Staffing Partners$2,879$2,879
OneStaff Medical$2,820$2,820
Bestica$2,818$3,151
BHS Workforce$2,801$2,801
Modern Healthcare Solutions$2,800$3,035
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions$2,706$3,014

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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