Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

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Average Stepdown Nurse Salary

$35.34/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Richmond, VA is $35.34 per hour. This is 47% lower than the Virginia average of $52.04.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Stepdown Nurse salaries in Richmond, VA compared to State and National Averages

$35.34/hour

Richmond, VA

39% lower than the US average.

$52.04/hour

Virginia

6% higher than the US average.

$48.98/hour

United States

How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Hopewell, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 30% higher than the Richmond average of $35.34.

Reston, Virginia

$57/hour

This is 38% higher than the Richmond average of $35.34.

Salem, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 29% higher than the Richmond average of $35.34.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?

Reston, Virginia pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Hopewell, Virginia ($50) and Salem, Virginia ($50). Reston, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 62% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Reston, Virginia	$57	$62
Hopewell, Virginia	$50	$53
Salem, Virginia	$50	$52
Ashburn, Virginia	$49	$59

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$40	$40

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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