Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$45.06/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Bowling Green, KY is $45.06 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of $43.74.

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Bowling Green, KY compared to State and National Averages

$45.06/hour

Bowling Green, KY

7% lower than the US average.

$43.74/hour

Kentucky

10% lower than the US average.

$48.12/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Bowling Green Compare to Other Cities

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Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 44% lower than the Bowling Green average of $45.06.

Nashville, Tennessee

$36/hour

This is 26% lower than the Bowling Green average of $45.06.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 15% lower than the Bowling Green average of $45.06.

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

Only Bowling Green, Kentucky reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. Bowling Green, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Bowling Green, KY average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour, roughly in line with Bowling Green, Kentucky.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Bowling Green, Kentucky$45$46
What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Bowling Green?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Bowling Green, KY average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$45$45

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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