Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Rutherfordton, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses?

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 45% higher than the average pay for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Rutherfordton, paying up to $58/hr, and Asheville, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary

$55.47/hour

The average salary for a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $55.47 per hour. This is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of $46.96.

Last updated on August 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$55.47/hour

Rutherfordton, NC

14% higher than the US average.

$46.96/hour

North Carolina

2% lower than the US average.

$47.77/hour

United States

How Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 25% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $55.47.

Morganton, North Carolina

$40/hour

This is 37% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $55.47.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 6% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $55.47.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$55	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Hendersonville, North Carolina	$44	$44
Morganton, North Carolina	$40	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$38	$38
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$30	$30

Last updated on August 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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