Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$47.11/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Tucson, AZ is $47.11 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Arizona average of $48.10.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in Tucson, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$47.11/hour
Tucson, AZ
4% higher than the US average.
$48.10/hour
Arizona
6% higher than the US average.
$45.37/hour
United States
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities
El Paso, Texas
$36/hour
This is 32% lower than the Tucson average of $47.11.
Loveland, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 16% higher than the Tucson average of $47.11.
San Antonio, Texas
$44/hour
This is 7% lower than the Tucson average of $47.11.
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Glendale, Arizona ($45). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $50 | $53 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $45 | $46 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Charge Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
$40-50/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
$34-45/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
$34-45/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Carondelet Saint Mary's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
$34-45/hour
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