Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,950/week

The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,950 per week. This is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of $2,014.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 29 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,950/week

Hickory, NC

16% lower than the US average.

$2,014/week

North Carolina

12% lower than the US average.

$2,260/week

United States

How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Shelby, North Carolina

$2,095/week

This is 9% higher than the Hickory average of $1,912.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$2,136/week

This is 10% higher than the Hickory average of $1,912.

Mount Airy, North Carolina

$1,826/week

This is 5% lower than the Hickory average of $1,912.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?

Greenville, North Carolina pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,290 per week, followed by Charlotte, North Carolina ($2,185) and Asheville, North Carolina ($2,145). Asheville, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,909. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,950 per week — Greenville, North Carolina pays 17% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Greenville, North Carolina$2,290$2,290
Charlotte, North Carolina$2,185$2,185
Asheville, North Carolina$2,145$2,909
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,121$2,121
Mount Airy, North Carolina$2,113$2,113
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,102$2,102
Wilmington, North Carolina$2,095$2,095
Burlington, North Carolina$2,065$2,065
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Hickory?

LifePoint pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,209 per week, followed by LeaderStat ($2,137) and Care Career ($2,095). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,950 per week — LifePoint pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LifePoint$2,209$2,209
LeaderStat$2,137$2,137
Care Career$2,095$2,095
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,077$2,077
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,069$2,069
Catalytic Solutions$2,069$2,069
AHS Staffing$2,021$2,021
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$1,997$1,997
Premier Medical Staffing Services$1,990$1,990
FlexCare Nursing$1,982$1,982

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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