Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$51.60/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse is $51.60 per hour. This is 6% higher than the nursing US average of $48.30.
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Stepdown Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$51.60/hour
6% higher than the nursing US average.
$48.30/hour
United States
Where do Stepdown Nurses get paid the most?
California pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $77 per hour, followed by Massachusetts ($72) and Wisconsin ($61). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $97. For comparison, the national average for Stepdown Nurses is $52 per hour — California pays 50% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $77 | $97 |
| Massachusetts | $72 | $87 |
| Wisconsin | $61 | $65 |
| Minnesota | $60 | $65 |
| New Jersey | $57 | $61 |
| Colorado | $55 | $63 |
| Maryland | $55 | $60 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| New York | $52 | $67 |
| Virginia | $52 | $59 |
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| New Hampshire | $49 | $53 |
| Delaware | $49 | $50 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Missouri | $48 | $62 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| Arizona | $48 | $60 |
| Ohio | $46 | $51 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $48 |
| Michigan | $44 | $48 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $46 |
| Florida | $39 | $53 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Stepdown Nurse jobs?
Community Medical Centers pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $111 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($47) and BJC HealthCare ($40). For comparison, the national average for Stepdown Nurses is $52 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 116% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $111 | $111 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $58 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Stepdown Nurse Career Guide
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Go to the guideTop Stepdown Nurse Jobs
Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$98-125/hour
Charge Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$51-82/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$98K-147K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$53-68/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
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