Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$60.85/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Madison, WI is $60.85 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of $59.63.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages
$60.85/hour
Madison, WI
17% higher than the US average.
$59.63/hour
Wisconsin
15% higher than the US average.
$50.77/hour
United States
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
$29/hour
This is 110% lower than the Madison average of $60.85.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 19% lower than the Madison average of $60.85.
Independence, Missouri
$46/hour
This is 31% lower than the Madison average of $60.85.
What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
Only Madison, Wisconsin reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $61 per hour. Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Registered Nurses is $61 per hour, roughly in line with Madison, Wisconsin.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, Wisconsin | $61 | $65 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UW Health
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$40-60/hour
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- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$40-60/hour
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- UW Health
- Madison, WI
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