Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Waynesville, NC

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Average Stepdown Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Waynesville, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 17% higher than the North Carolina average of $48.35.

Last updated on October 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$58.00/hour

Waynesville, NC

13% higher than the US average.

$48.35/hour

North Carolina

4% lower than the US average.

$50.45/hour

United States

How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Waynesville Compare to Other Cities

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Brevard, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is 40% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 11% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 80% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

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

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($53) and Asheville, North Carolina ($52). For comparison, the Waynesville, NC average for Stepdown Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Waynesville, North Carolina.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$53	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$48	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$43	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Stepdown Nurse jobs in Waynesville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Stepdown Nurses, averaging $58 per hour. For comparison, the Waynesville, NC average for Stepdown Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$58	$58

Last updated on October 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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