Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,887/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Texas is $1,887 per week. This is 18% lower than the US average of $2,232.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 1,829 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$1,887/week

Texas

18% lower than the US average.

$2,232/week

United States

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

The Woodlands, Texas pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,528 per week, followed by Odessa, Texas ($2,526) and Waco, Texas ($2,500). Odessa, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,186. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,887 per week — The Woodlands, Texas pays 34% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
The Woodlands, Texas$2,528$2,863
Odessa, Texas$2,526$3,186
Waco, Texas$2,500$2,500
Midland, Texas$2,340$2,340
San Angelo, Texas$2,340$2,853
Houston, Texas$2,188$2,928
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Nebraska pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,315 per week, followed by Kansas ($2,314) and Missouri ($2,203). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,696. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,887 per week — Nebraska pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nebraska$2,315$3,517
Kansas$2,314$3,696
Missouri$2,203$3,232
Colorado$2,195$3,600
Arizona$2,183$3,460
New Mexico$2,148$2,808
Oklahoma$2,041$3,118
Arkansas$1,994$2,954
Louisiana$1,981$3,392
Mississippi$1,735$2,297
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Texas?

Bestica pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,826 per week, followed by Talent4Health ($2,802) and RadHealth+ ($2,702). First Connect Health has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,186. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,887 per week — Bestica pays 50% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bestica$2,826$3,098
Talent4Health$2,802$2,950
RadHealth+$2,702$2,702
Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois$2,691$2,691
First Connect Health$2,587$3,186
KTI Health$2,544$2,544
Titan Nurse Staffing$2,540$2,881
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions$2,515$2,515
HonorVet Technologies$2,500$2,500
ProKatchers$2,491$2,515

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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