Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Florida
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$33.41/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Florida is $33.41 per hour. This is 46% lower than the US average of $48.76.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$33.41/hour
Florida
46% lower than the US average.
$48.76/hour
United States
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Georgia ($46) and South Carolina ($39). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $33 per hour — North Carolina pays 49% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $50 | $58 |
| Georgia | $46 | $53 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $44 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $41 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Florida?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Lee Health ($43) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($40). Tampa General Hospital has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Florida average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $33 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 36% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $53 |
| Lee Health | $43 | $45 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $40 |
| University of Miami | $34 | $34 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $34 | $55 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Go to the guideTop Surgical Stepdown Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Lee Memorial Hospital
- Fort Myers, FL
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$30-51/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU Stepdown
- Lee Memorial Hospital
- Fort Myers, FL
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$30-51/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UHealth Tower - East
- Miami, FL
- 3x12 hrs
$34+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UHealth Tower - East
- Miami, FL
- 3x12 hrs
$34+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- UHealth Tower - East
- Miami, FL
- 3x12 hrs
$34+/hour
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