Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Morganton, 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 59% 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

$41.16/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Morganton, NC is $41.16 per hour. This is 35% lower than the North Carolina average of $55.55.

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$41.16/hour

Morganton, NC

17% lower than the US average.

$55.55/hour

North Carolina

14% higher than the US average.

$48.00/hour

United States

How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Morganton Compare to Other Cities

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Hickory, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is 1% lower than the Morganton average of $41.16.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$56/hour

This is 26% higher than the Morganton average of $41.16.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 21% higher than the Morganton average of $41.16.

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	$56	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$41	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$41	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Stepdown Nurse jobs in Morganton?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$48

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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