Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide
Average Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary
$50.11/hour
The average salary for a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse is $50.11 per hour. This is 1% lower than the nursing US average of $50.71.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$50.11/hour
1% lower than the nursing US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
Where do Cardiac Stepdown Nurses get paid the most?
New York pays Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Wisconsin ($60) and Colorado ($57). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the national average for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $50 per hour — New York pays 25% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $63 | $75 |
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Connecticut | $53 | $55 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Virginia | $53 | $60 |
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Ohio | $47 | $51 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $52 |
| Michigan | $40 | $48 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $46 |
| Florida | $40 | $51 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs?
Community Medical Centers pays Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Tenet Massachusetts ($53) and United Health Services ($51). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the national average for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $50 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $58 | $58 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $53 | $53 |
| United Health Services | $51 | $51 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $72 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $46 | $51 |
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
| University of Miami | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Career Guide
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Go to the guideTop Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology
- St. Vincent's Medical Center
- Danbury, CT
$61+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Heart Hospital of Austin
- Pflugerville, TX
$60+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- HCA Healthcare
- Overland, KS
$59+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown
- Research Medical Center
- Overland, KS
$59+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown
- Research Medical Center
- Overland, KS
$59+/hour
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