Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Albany, NY
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$34.54/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Albany, NY is $34.54 per hour. This is 76% lower than the New York average of $60.68.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Albany, NY compared to State and National Averages
$34.54/hour
Albany, NY
42% lower than the US average.
$60.68/hour
New York
19% higher than the US average.
$48.98/hour
United States
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Albany Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Albany Compare to Other Cities
Windsor, Connecticut
$54/hour
This is 36% higher than the Albany average of $34.54.
Bristol, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is 12% higher than the Albany average of $34.54.
Hartford, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is 12% higher than the Albany average of $34.54.
What cities in New York pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Manhattan, New York pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Brooklyn, New York ($45). Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Albany, NY average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 59% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Brooklyn, New York | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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