Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, OH
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$29.70/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Athens, OH is $29.70 per hour. This is 50% lower than the Ohio average of $44.57.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Athens, OH compared to State and National Averages
$29.70/hour
Athens, OH
51% lower than the US average.
$44.57/hour
Ohio
1% lower than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Columbus, Ohio
$49/hour
This is 39% higher than the Athens average of $29.70.
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
$30/hour
This is 2% higher than the Athens average of $29.70.
Salem, Virginia
$48/hour
This is 39% higher than the Athens average of $29.70.
What cities in Ohio pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Only Columbus, Ohio reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. Columbus, Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Athens, OH average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Columbus, Ohio pays 64% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, Ohio | $49 | $58 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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