Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$68.61/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Fresno, CA is $68.61 per hour. This is 16% lower than the California average of $79.79.

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Fresno, CA compared to State and National Averages

$68.61/hour

Fresno, CA

29% higher than the US average.

$79.79/hour

California

39% higher than the US average.

$48.41/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Fresno Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$50/hour

This is 36% lower than the Fresno average of $68.61.

Fort Smith, Arkansas

$28/hour

This is 141% lower than the Fresno average of $68.61.

Houston, Texas

$51/hour

This is 35% lower than the Fresno average of $68.61.

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

Clovis, California pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $69 per hour, followed by Fresno, California ($69). Clovis, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $97. For comparison, the Fresno, CA average for Registered Nurses is $69 per hour — Clovis, California pays 1% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Clovis, California$69$97
Fresno, California$69$97
What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Fresno?

Only Community Medical Centers reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $58 per hour. For comparison, the Fresno, CA average for Registered Nurses is $69 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 16% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Community Medical Centers$58$58

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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