Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Raleigh, NC

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Average Stepdown Nurse Salary

$48.14/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $48.14 per hour. This is equal to the North Carolina average

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$48.14/hour

Raleigh, NC

5% lower than the US average.

$48.35/hour

North Carolina

5% lower than the US average.

$50.56/hour

United States

How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 8% lower than the Raleigh average of $48.14.

Hopewell, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 4% higher than the Raleigh average of $48.14.

Salem, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 3% higher than the Raleigh average of $48.14.

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 ($53). For comparison, the Raleigh, NC average for Registered 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	$53	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$48	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44
Hickory, North Carolina	$43	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$42	$58

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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