Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: San Diego, CA
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$3,093/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in San Diego, CA is $3,093 per week. This is 17% higher than the California average of $2,560.
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 90 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages
$3,093/week
San Diego, CA
30% higher than the US average.
$2,560/week
California
15% higher than the US average.
$2,168/week
United States
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
$2,224/week
This is 27% lower than the San Diego average of $2,827.
Sun City, Arizona
$2,152/week
This is 31% lower than the San Diego average of $2,827.
Glendale, Arizona
$2,221/week
This is 27% lower than the San Diego average of $2,827.
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco, California | $3,542 | $3,542 |
| Richmond, California | $3,246 | $3,395 |
| Stanford, California | $3,206 | $3,206 |
| San Rafael, California | $3,190 | $3,225 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in San Diego?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Trustaff | $3,367 | $3,367 |
| Solomon Page | $3,366 | $3,366 |
| Formation, Inc. | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Voca Healthcare | $3,294 | $3,318 |
| Revolution Healthcare Services | $3,276 | $3,276 |
| Talent4Health | $3,247 | $3,301 |
| Coast Medical Service | $3,203 | $3,213 |
| Medical Solutions | $3,191 | $3,307 |
| Stability Healthcare | $3,174 | $3,174 |
| Meda Health | $3,171 | $3,171 |
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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