Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$48.26/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Arizona is $48.26 per hour. This is 7% lower than the US average of $51.53.
Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$48.26/hour
Arizona
7% lower than the US average.
$51.53/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Glendale, Arizona ($45). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Arizona average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $48 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $50 | $53 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $45 | $46 |
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Arizona compare to nearby states?
California pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $83 per hour, followed by Colorado ($55) and Texas ($50). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $95. For comparison, the Arizona average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $48 per hour — California pays 71% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $83 | $95 |
| Colorado | $55 | $61 |
| Texas | $50 | $60 |
| Kansas | $44 | $47 |
| Oklahoma | $41 | $46 |
| New Mexico | $34 | $34 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Arizona?
CoreMedical Group Perm pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Tenet-AZ Region ($41) and Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($39). For comparison, the Arizona average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $48 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $45 | $45 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $41 | $44 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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$34-45/hour
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