Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary
$47.94/hour
The average salary for a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in North Carolina is $47.94 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $49.58.
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$47.94/hour
North Carolina
3% lower than the US average.
$49.58/hour
United States
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 Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($53). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Cardiac Stepdown 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 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
How does the pay for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Only Virginia reports pay data for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $48 per hour — Virginia pays 18% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $39 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $58 |
Last updated on October 17, 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
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown
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- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
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