Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Walnut Creek, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,362/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,362 per week. This is 3% higher than the California average of $2,298.

Last updated on March 24, 2026. Based on 132 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Walnut Creek, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,362/week

Walnut Creek, CA

9% higher than the US average.

$2,298/week

California

6% higher than the US average.

$2,157/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Walnut Creek Compare to Other Cities

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Concord, California

$2,758/week

This is 11% higher than the Walnut Creek average of $2,468.

San Francisco, California

$2,602/week

This is 5% higher than the Walnut Creek average of $2,468.

San Buenaventura (Ventura), California

$2,175/week

This is 13% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $2,468.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Burlingame, California$3,307$3,307
Richmond, California$3,140$3,311
Oakland, California$3,001$3,423
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Walnut Creek?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$2,636$2,636
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,517$2,543
Epic Travel Staffing$2,510$2,510
Cross Country Nurses$2,452$2,545
Trustaff$2,367$2,367
Medical Solutions$2,315$2,315
Triage Staffing$2,262$2,262
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,175$2,175
TNAA TotalMed RN$2,171$2,171

Last updated on March 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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