Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, 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 70% 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

$29.95/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Hickory, NC is $29.95 per hour. This is 53% lower than the North Carolina average of $45.84.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$29.95/hour

Hickory, NC

60% lower than the US average.

$45.84/hour

North Carolina

4% lower than the US average.

$47.79/hour

United States

How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 22% higher than the Hickory average of $29.95.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$55/hour

This is 45% higher than the Hickory average of $29.95.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 6% higher than the Hickory average of $29.95.

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 Hickory?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$31	$31

Last updated on July 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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