Average Stepdown Nurse Salary

$51.58/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $51.58 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Missouri average of $48.48.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Stepdown Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$51.58/hour

Saint Louis, MO

6% higher than the US average.

$48.48/hour

Missouri

This is equal to the US average

$48.49/hour

United States

How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 32% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.58.

Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 8% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.58.

Lenexa, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 8% higher than the Saint Louis average of $51.58.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Lee's Summit, Missouri ($45) and Kansas City, Missouri ($39). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour, roughly in line with Saint Louis, Missouri.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$52$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri$45$62
Kansas City, Missouri$39$43
What are the highest paying Agencies for Stepdown Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 22% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare$40$40

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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