Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$50.54/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse is $50.54 per hour. This is 11% higher than the nursing US average of $45.21.
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Stepdown Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$50.54/hour
11% higher than the nursing US average.
$45.21/hour
United States
Where do Stepdown Nurses get paid the most?
California pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $79 per hour, followed by Massachusetts ($73) and New Mexico ($66). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $99. For comparison, the national average for Stepdown Nurses is $51 per hour — California pays 56% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $79 | $99 |
| Massachusetts | $73 | $87 |
| New Mexico | $66 | $72 |
| Oregon | $62 | $79 |
| New York | $61 | $75 |
| Minnesota | $61 | $70 |
| Wisconsin | $61 | $69 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Alaska | $56 | $59 |
| Delaware | $55 | $61 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Virginia | $53 | $59 |
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
| New Hampshire | $51 | $53 |
| Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $50 | $58 |
| Missouri | $50 | $62 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $55 |
| Illinois | $49 | $54 |
| Arizona | $48 | $53 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $52 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Ohio | $45 | $51 |
| Utah | $44 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Florida | $43 | $51 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Michigan | $40 | $48 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Stepdown Nurse jobs?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($48) and BJC HealthCare ($40). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the national average for Stepdown Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $58 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $48 | $48 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $40 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on November 6, 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
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
- Columbus, GA
$53-180/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Del Sol Medical Center
- Sunland Park, NM
$72+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Del Sol Medical Center
- Socorro, TX
$72+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$61-77/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Del Sol Medical Center
- Horizon City, TX
$61+/hour
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