Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: District of Columbia
Average Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary
$45.59/hour
The average salary for a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in District of Columbia is $45.59 per hour. This is 9% lower than the US average of $49.72.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages
$45.59/hour
District of Columbia
9% lower than the US average.
$49.72/hour
United States
How does the pay for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?
New York pays Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $70 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($49) and Virginia ($39). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $77. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — New York pays 53% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $70 | $77 |
| North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Virginia | $39 | $43 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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