Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$78.60/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in California is $78.60 per hour. This is 35% higher than the US average of $51.30.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$78.60/hour
California
35% higher than the US average.
$51.30/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Stepdown Nurse jobs in California?
Only Community Medical Centers reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $111 per hour. For comparison, the California average for Registered Nurses is $79 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 42% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $111 | $111 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$98-125/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$51-82/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$48-67/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 3x12 hrs, Flexible
$48-67/hour
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