Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Walnut Creek, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$3,240/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Walnut Creek, CA is $3,240 per week. This is 19% higher than the California average of $2,634.

Last updated on October 23, 2026. Based on 6 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

$3,240/week

Walnut Creek, CA

31% higher than the US average.

$2,634/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,233/week

United States

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

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Palo Alto, California

$2,761/week

This is 7% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $2,946.

Redding, California

$2,478/week

This is 19% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $2,946.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,549/week

This is 16% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $2,946.

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

San Rafael, California, South San Francisco, California, and Walnut Creek, California pay Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, all averaging $3,240 per week. San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,262. For comparison, the Walnut Creek, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,240 per week, roughly in line with San Rafael, California, South San Francisco, California, and Walnut Creek, California.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Rafael, California$3,240$3,240
South San Francisco, California$3,240$3,240
Walnut Creek, California$3,240$3,240
Palm Springs, California$3,216$3,216
Richmond, California$3,187$3,187
San Jose, California$3,136$3,262
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Walnut Creek?

Medlivo pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,240 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($3,150). For comparison, the Walnut Creek, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,240 per week, roughly in line with Medlivo.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medlivo$3,240$3,240
FlexCare Nursing$3,150$3,150

Last updated on October 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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