Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$75.27/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Massachusetts is $75.27 per hour. This is 34% higher than the US average of $49.98.
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages
$75.27/hour
Massachusetts
34% higher than the US average.
$49.98/hour
United States
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
Worcester, Massachusetts pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Framingham, Massachusetts ($72) and Lowell, Massachusetts ($46). Worcester, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $88. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $75 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 3% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, Massachusetts | $73 | $88 |
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $72 | $73 |
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
How does the pay for Stepdown Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
Only North Carolina reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Registered Nurses is $75 per hour — North Carolina pays 35% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Framingham, MA
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- 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
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- Sign-On Bonus
$34-71/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
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-71/hour
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