Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,315/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Washington is $2,315 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,239.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 859 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Washington compared to National Averages

$2,315/week

Washington

3% higher than the US average.

$2,239/week

United States

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

Tacoma, Washington pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,413 per week, followed by Yakima, Washington ($2,333). Tacoma, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,222. For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,315 per week — Tacoma, Washington pays 4% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tacoma, Washington$2,413$3,222
Yakima, Washington$2,333$3,171
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Washington compare to nearby states?

Alaska pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,768 per week, followed by California ($2,613) and Idaho ($2,393). California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,600. For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,315 per week — Alaska pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Alaska$2,768$3,420
California$2,613$3,600
Idaho$2,393$3,354
Oregon$2,345$3,188
Michigan$2,301$3,364
Montana$2,198$2,859
Colorado$2,186$3,600
Utah$1,873$2,246
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Washington?

Express Healthcare Staffing of Tualatin Oregon pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,847 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,783) and Mader MedX ($2,721). Express Healthcare Staffing of Tualatin Oregon also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,972. For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,315 per week — Express Healthcare Staffing of Tualatin Oregon pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Express Healthcare Staffing of Tualatin Oregon$2,847$2,972
Vibra Travels$2,783$2,783
Mader MedX$2,721$2,905
ND Global Consulting Services$2,632$2,632
DayOne Staffing, Inc.$2,614$2,614
The Good Life MedStaff$2,613$2,730
American Consultants$2,600$2,923
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,599$2,599
CloudinfraIT Inc$2,560$2,560
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,542$2,686

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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