Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Rutherfordton, NC
Average Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary
$30.29/hour
The average salary for a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $30.29 per hour. This is 61% lower than the North Carolina average of $48.67.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in Rutherfordton, NC compared to State and National Averages
$30.29/hour
Rutherfordton, NC
68% lower than the US average.
$48.67/hour
North Carolina
4% lower than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
How Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities
How Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities
Hendersonville, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 6% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.
Morganton, North Carolina
$49/hour
This is 38% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.
Asheville, North Carolina
$52/hour
This is 42% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses?
Burlington, North Carolina pays Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Asheville, North Carolina ($52). For comparison, the Rutherfordton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 230% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in Rutherfordton?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Rutherfordton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 40% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $49 |
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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