Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Florida
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$39.08/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Florida is $39.08 per hour. This is 32% lower than the US average of $51.60.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$39.08/hour
Florida
32% lower than the US average.
$51.60/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Aventura, Florida pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Fort Myers, Florida ($50) and Kissimmee, Florida ($49). Fort Myers, Florida has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Florida average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $39 per hour — Aventura, Florida pays 31% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aventura, Florida | $51 | $54 |
| Fort Myers, Florida | $50 | $56 |
| Kissimmee, Florida | $49 | $51 |
| Orlando, Florida | $48 | $51 |
| Clearwater, Florida | $48 | $48 |
| Orange Park, Florida | $48 | $51 |
| Sarasota, Florida | $48 | $51 |
| Atlantis, Florida | $46 | $46 |
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($55) and Georgia ($49). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Florida average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $39 per hour — Virginia pays 42% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $56 | $59 |
| North Carolina | $55 | $58 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $44 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Florida?
Lee Health pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($43) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($40). Tampa General Hospital has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Florida average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $39 per hour — Lee Health pays 14% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Health | $45 | $45 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $52 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $40 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $38 | $57 |
| University of Miami | $34 | $34 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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