Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Delaware

Average Stepdown Nurse Salary

$49.14/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Delaware is $49.14 per hour. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Stepdown Nurse salaries in Delaware compared to National Averages

$49.14/hour

Delaware

This is equal to the US average

$49.17/hour

United States

What cities in Delaware pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?

Newark, Delaware and Wilmington, Delaware pay Stepdown Nurses the most, both averaging $37 per hour. Newark, Delaware also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Delaware average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Newark, Delaware and Wilmington, Delaware pay 24% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Newark, Delaware$37$49
Wilmington, Delaware$37$49
How does the pay for Stepdown Nurses in Delaware compare to nearby states?

Connecticut pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($48). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Delaware average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Connecticut pays 8% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Connecticut$53$54
North Carolina$48$58

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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