Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Winston-Salem, NC
Average Stepdown Nurse Salary
$44.38/hour
The average salary for a Stepdown Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC is $44.38 per hour. This is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of $48.96.
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Stepdown Nurse salaries in Winston-Salem, NC compared to State and National Averages
$44.38/hour
Winston-Salem, NC
8% lower than the US average.
$48.96/hour
North Carolina
2% higher than the US average.
$48.12/hour
United States
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Winston-Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Winston-Salem Compare to Other Cities
Hickory, North Carolina
$42/hour
This is 6% lower than the Winston-Salem average of $44.38.
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 11% higher than the Winston-Salem average of $44.38.
Hopewell, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 11% higher than the Winston-Salem average of $44.38.
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 Asheville, North Carolina ($52) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Winston-Salem, NC average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 31% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $38 | $38 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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