Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Augusta, GA

Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$51.42/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Augusta, GA is $51.42 per hour. This is 10% higher than the Georgia average of $46.27.

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Augusta, GA compared to State and National Averages

$51.42/hour

Augusta, GA

1% higher than the US average.

$46.27/hour

Georgia

10% lower than the US average.

$50.79/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Augusta Compare to Other Cities

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Athens, Georgia

$33/hour

This is 56% lower than the Augusta average of $51.42.

Macon, Georgia

$32/hour

This is 60% lower than the Augusta average of $51.42.

Beaufort, South Carolina

$39/hour

This is 32% lower than the Augusta average of $51.42.

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

Augusta, Georgia pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Savannah, Georgia ($43) and Conyers, Georgia ($35). Augusta, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Augusta, GA average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour, roughly in line with Augusta, Georgia.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Augusta, Georgia$51$53
Savannah, Georgia$43$44
Conyers, Georgia$35$48
What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Augusta?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. For comparison, the Augusta, GA average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$49$49

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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