Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC

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

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Stepdown Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 49% higher than the average pay for 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 Stepdown Nurse Salary

$50.93/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Asheville, NC is $50.93 per hour. This is 10% higher than the North Carolina average of $45.84.

Last updated on July 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$50.93/hour

Asheville, NC

6% higher than the US average.

$45.84/hour

North Carolina

4% lower than the US average.

$47.80/hour

United States

How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 58% lower than the Asheville average of $50.93.

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 12% higher than the Asheville average of $50.93.

Brevard, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 36% lower than the Asheville average of $50.93.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$55	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$51	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$38	$38
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$46	$46

Last updated on July 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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