Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$53.02/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Virginia is $53.02 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $50.38.
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$53.02/hour
Virginia
5% higher than the US average.
$50.38/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Stepdown Nurses?
Herndon, Virginia pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Reston, Virginia ($56) and Hopewell, Virginia ($50). Herndon, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Herndon, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Reston, Virginia | $56 | $60 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $56 |
| Salem, Virginia | $49 | $52 |
| Fairfax, Virginia | $47 | $59 |
How does the pay for Stepdown Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
Only North Carolina reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — North Carolina pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Stepdown Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 23% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $44 |
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
- Fredericksburg, VA
$38-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate Med Surg
- Reston Hospital Center
- Reston, VA
$37-56/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- LewisGale Medical Center
- Salem, VA
$37-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Reston Hospital Center
- Reston, VA
$37-52/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- John Randolph Medical Center
- Hopewell, VA
$35-53/hour
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