Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN

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Average Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary

$36.31/hour

The average salary for a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Nashville, TN is $36.31 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.66.

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$36.31/hour

Nashville, TN

27% lower than the US average.

$38.66/hour

Tennessee

19% lower than the US average.

$46.03/hour

United States

How Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 7% higher than the Nashville average of $36.31.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 16% lower than the Nashville average of $36.31.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 7% higher than the Nashville average of $36.31.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses?

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 21% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee	$44	$45
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Registered Nurses is $36 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$36	$36

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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