Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Rutherfordton, 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 45% 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

$55.46/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $55.46 per hour. This is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of $54.20.

Last updated on August 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$55.46/hour

Rutherfordton, NC

13% higher than the US average.

$54.20/hour

North Carolina

11% higher than the US average.

$48.38/hour

United States

How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 72% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $55.46.

Morganton, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is 35% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $55.46.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 7% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $55.46.

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	$55	$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 Rutherfordton?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$30	$30

Last updated on August 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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