Average Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary

$53.29/hour

The average salary for a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $53.29 per hour. This is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of $48.32.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$53.29/hour

Rutherfordton, NC

14% higher than the US average.

$48.32/hour

North Carolina

6% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 65% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $53.29.

Morganton, North Carolina

$48/hour

This is 12% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $53.29.

Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 4% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $53.29.

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 Rutherfordton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 88% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina$100$100
Waynesville, North Carolina$58$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina$53$58
Asheville, North Carolina$51$58
Morganton, North Carolina$48$58
Hickory, North Carolina$48$58
Brevard, North Carolina$41$58
What are the highest paying Agencies for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in Rutherfordton?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Rutherfordton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 32% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$36$49

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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