Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses?

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 62% higher than the average pay for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Rutherfordton, paying up to $58/hr, and Asheville, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary

$38.22/hour

The average salary for a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Hickory, NC is $38.22 per hour. This is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.96.

Last updated on August 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$38.22/hour

Hickory, NC

25% lower than the US average.

$46.96/hour

North Carolina

2% lower than the US average.

$47.77/hour

United States

How Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$40/hour

This is 5% higher than the Hickory average of $38.22.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$55/hour

This is 31% higher than the Hickory average of $38.22.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 27% higher than the Hickory average of $38.22.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$55	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Hendersonville, North Carolina	$44	$44
Morganton, North Carolina	$40	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$38	$38
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

What are the highest paying Agencies for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in Hickory?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$34	$38

Last updated on August 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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