Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Bethesda, MD
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$40.08/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Bethesda, MD is $40.08 per hour. This is 40% lower than the Maryland average of $56.09.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Bethesda, MD compared to State and National Averages
$40.08/hour
Bethesda, MD
26% lower than the US average.
$56.09/hour
Maryland
10% higher than the US average.
$50.33/hour
United States
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Bethesda Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Bethesda Compare to Other Cities
Richmond, Virginia
$48/hour
This is 16% higher than the Bethesda average of $40.08.
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
$30/hour
This is 32% lower than the Bethesda average of $40.08.
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 20% higher than the Bethesda average of $40.08.
What cities in Maryland pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Gaithersburg, Maryland pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Bethesda, Maryland ($40) and Germantown, Maryland ($40). For comparison, the Bethesda, MD average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Gaithersburg, Maryland pays 48% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg, Maryland | $60 | $60 |
| Bethesda, Maryland | $40 | $53 |
| Germantown, Maryland | $40 | $53 |
| Silver Spring, Maryland | $40 | $53 |
Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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