Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Florida
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$43.17/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Florida is $43.17 per hour. This is 17% lower than the US average of $50.54.
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$43.17/hour
Florida
17% lower than the US average.
$50.54/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
Quincy, Florida pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Fort Myers, Florida ($50) and Kissimmee, Florida ($49). Fort Myers, Florida has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Florida average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 23% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy, Florida | $53 | $53 |
| Fort Myers, Florida | $50 | $56 |
| Kissimmee, Florida | $49 | $51 |
| Orlando, Florida | $49 | $51 |
| Sarasota, Florida | $48 | $51 |
| Clearwater, Florida | $48 | $48 |
| Orange Park, Florida | $45 | $51 |
How does the pay for Stepdown Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($49). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Georgia pays 16% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Stepdown Nurse jobs in Florida?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Florida average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $43 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- HCA Florida Capital Hospital
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- HCA Florida Capital Hospital
- Quincy, FL
$53+/hour
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- HCA Healthcare
- Quincy, FL
$53+/hour
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- Osceola Regional Medical Center
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