Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$71.14/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Massachusetts is $71.14 per hour. This is 29% higher than the US average of $50.57.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$71.14/hour
Massachusetts
29% higher than the US average.
$50.57/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
Framingham, Massachusetts pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Springfield, Massachusetts ($59) and Lowell, Massachusetts ($46). Framingham, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $71 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 10% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $64 | $73 |
| Springfield, Massachusetts | $59 | $69 |
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
How does the pay for Stepdown Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
Only Connecticut reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $54 per hour. Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $71 per hour — Connecticut pays 24% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $54 | $55 |
Last updated on November 9, 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
- MetroWest Medical Center - Framingham Union Hospital
- Framingham, MA
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-73/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- MetroWest Medical Center - Framingham Union Hospital
- Framingham, MA
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-73/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-71/hour
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