Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary
$38.66/hour
The average salary for a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Tennessee is $38.66 per hour. This is 27% lower than the US average of $49.12.
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$38.66/hour
Tennessee
27% lower than the US average.
$49.12/hour
United States
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 Tennessee average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 13% 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 |
How does the pay for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Georgia ($48) and Virginia ($39). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — North Carolina pays 25% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| Virginia | $39 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Cardiac Stepdown Nurses, averaging $35 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $40 |
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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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown
- TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
- Hendersonville, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown
- Parkridge Medical Center
- Chattanooga, TN
$38-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Franklin, TN
$35-40/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Franklin, TN
$35-40/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Franklin, TN
$35-40/hour
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