Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Morganton, NC
Average Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary
$47.81/hour
The average salary for a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Morganton, NC is $47.81 per hour. This is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of $48.63.
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in Morganton, NC compared to State and National Averages
$47.81/hour
Morganton, NC
2% lower than the US average.
$48.63/hour
North Carolina
This is equal to the US average
$48.58/hour
United States
How Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Morganton Compare to Other Cities
How Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Morganton Compare to Other Cities
Hickory, North Carolina
$41/hour
This is 15% lower than the Morganton average of $47.81.
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 58% lower than the Morganton average of $47.81.
Asheville, North Carolina
$52/hour
This is 8% higher than the Morganton average of $47.81.
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 Morganton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 109% 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 | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $38 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in Morganton?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Morganton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $48 |
Last updated on September 20, 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 Stepdown
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
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