Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$48.35/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in North Carolina is $48.35 per hour. This is 10% lower than the US average of $53.00.
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$48.35/hour
North Carolina
10% lower than the US average.
$53.00/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
Waynesville, North Carolina pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($53) and Asheville, North Carolina ($52). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Stepdown Nurses is $48 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 20% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Stepdown Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Stepdown Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $58 |
Last updated on October 17, 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
- Angel Medical Center
- Rutherfordton, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Stepdown
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
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