Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Connecticut
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$53.33/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Connecticut is $53.33 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $51.30.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Connecticut compared to National Averages
$53.33/hour
Connecticut
4% higher than the US average.
$51.30/hour
United States
What cities in Connecticut pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Danbury, Connecticut pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Norwalk, Connecticut ($57) and Stamford, Connecticut ($57). Danbury, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $53 per hour — Danbury, Connecticut pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Danbury, Connecticut | $60 | $61 |
| Norwalk, Connecticut | $57 | $57 |
| Stamford, Connecticut | $57 | $57 |
| Milford, Connecticut | $57 | $57 |
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Connecticut compare to nearby states?
New York pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($50) and New Hampshire ($42). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $53 per hour — New York pays 14% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $61 | $69 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| New Hampshire | $42 | $52 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Connecticut?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Connecticut average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $52 | $58 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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