Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Cary, NC
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$32.58/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Cary, NC is $32.58 per hour. This is 48% lower than the North Carolina average of $48.35.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in Cary, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.58/hour
Cary, NC
49% lower than the US average.
$48.35/hour
North Carolina
This is equal to the US average
$48.57/hour
United States
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$44/hour
This is 27% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
Wilmington, North Carolina
$29/hour
This is 11% lower than the Cary average of $32.58.
Hickory, North Carolina
$42/hour
This is 22% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
Waynesville, North Carolina pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($54) and Asheville, North Carolina ($52). For comparison, the Cary, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 78% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $38 | $38 |
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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