Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

Average Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary

$29.95/hour

The average salary for a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Hickory, NC is $29.95 per hour. This is 62% lower than the North Carolina average of $48.55.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$29.95/hour

Hickory, NC

32% lower than the US average.

$48.55/hour

North Carolina

18% higher than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is equal to the Hickory average

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 1% higher than the Hickory average of $29.95.

Asheville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 7% higher than the Hickory average of $29.95.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$33$44
Lexington, North Carolina$33$44
Kernersville, North Carolina$33$44

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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