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.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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