Average Stepdown Nurse Salary

$43.94/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Kentucky is $43.94 per hour. This is 15% lower than the US average of $50.72.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$43.94/hour

Kentucky

15% lower than the US average.

$50.72/hour

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?

Only Bowling Green, Kentucky reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Bowling Green, Kentucky pays 4% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Bowling Green, Kentucky$46$46
How does the pay for Stepdown Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

North Carolina pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Georgia ($49). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — North Carolina pays 12% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
North Carolina$49$58
Georgia$49$53
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$42$42

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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