Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX
Average Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary
$49.61/hour
The average salary for a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Houston, TX is $49.61 per hour. This is 10% higher than the Texas average of $44.80.
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages
$49.61/hour
Houston, TX
2% lower than the US average.
$44.80/hour
Texas
13% lower than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
How Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
Fort Smith, Arkansas
$28/hour
This is 75% lower than the Houston average of $49.61.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$32/hour
This is 55% lower than the Houston average of $49.61.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
$30/hour
This is 68% lower than the Houston average of $49.61.
What cities in Texas pay the most for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses?
Cedar Park, Texas pays Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Round Rock, Texas ($54). Round Rock, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Cedar Park, Texas pays 10% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park, Texas | $55 | $59 |
| Round Rock, Texas | $54 | $60 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in Houston?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $46 |
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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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
- Houston, TX
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