Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Rochester, NY
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$36.54/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Rochester, NY is $36.54 per hour. This is 73% lower than the New York average of $63.20.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in Rochester, NY compared to State and National Averages
$36.54/hour
Rochester, NY
34% lower than the US average.
$63.20/hour
New York
22% higher than the US average.
$48.98/hour
United States
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
Plattsburgh, New York
$34/hour
This is 7% lower than the Rochester average of $36.54.
Waterbury, Connecticut
$37/hour
This is equal to the Rochester average
Bristol, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is 7% higher than the Rochester average of $36.54.
What cities in New York pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
Manhattan, New York pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Brooklyn, New York ($45). Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Rochester, NY average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 50% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Brooklyn, New York | $45 | $61 |
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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