Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Alaska

Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$55.98/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Alaska is $55.98 per hour. This is 8% higher than the US average of $51.30.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Alaska compared to National Averages

$55.98/hour

Alaska

8% higher than the US average.

$51.30/hour

United States

What cities in Alaska pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Only Anchorage, Alaska reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $54 per hour. Anchorage, Alaska also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Alaska average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Anchorage, Alaska pays 4% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Anchorage, Alaska$54$59
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Alaska compare to nearby states?

California pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $82 per hour, followed by Michigan ($52). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $95. For comparison, the Alaska average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — California pays 46% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
California$82$95
Michigan$52$61
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Alaska?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. For comparison, the Alaska average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$51$51

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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