Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Walnut Creek, CA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,711/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,711 per week. This is 5% higher than the California average of $2,571.

Last updated on July 17, 2026. Based on 108 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

$2,711/week

Walnut Creek, CA

20% higher than the US average.

$2,571/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,177/week

United States

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

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Castro Valley, California

$2,709/week

This is equal to the Walnut Creek average

Marysville, California

$2,520/week

This is 8% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $2,710.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,604/week

This is 4% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $2,710.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Clara, California$3,060$3,147
San Jose, California$3,033$3,248
South San Francisco, California$3,029$3,137
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Walnut Creek?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Epic Travel Staffing$3,096$3,096
Olaro$2,972$2,972
Cross Country Nurses$2,930$2,930
Medical Solutions$2,848$3,089
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,725$2,931
Host Healthcare$2,636$2,636
Stability Healthcare$2,585$2,585
Focus Staff$2,431$2,431
TNAA TotalMed RN$2,344$2,344
Triage Staffing$2,342$2,342

Last updated on July 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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