Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Georgia
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$48.66/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Georgia is $48.66 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $51.60.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages
$48.66/hour
Georgia
6% lower than the US average.
$51.60/hour
United States
What cities in Georgia pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Columbus, Georgia pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $162 per hour, followed by Newnan, Georgia ($52) and Fayetteville, Georgia ($52). Columbus, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the Georgia average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $49 per hour — Columbus, Georgia pays 233% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, Georgia | $162 | $180 |
| Newnan, Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| Fayetteville, Georgia | $52 | $53 |
| Augusta, Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| Decatur, Georgia | $47 | $48 |
| Savannah, Georgia | $40 | $42 |
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Georgia compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($55) and Florida ($39). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Georgia average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $49 per hour — Virginia pays 14% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $56 | $59 |
| North Carolina | $55 | $58 |
| Florida | $39 | $51 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $44 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Georgia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $117. For comparison, the Georgia average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $117 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
- Columbus, GA
$53-180/hour
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- Memorial Health University Medical Center
- Pooler, GA
$53+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Memorial Health University Medical Center
- Bluffton, GA
$53+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Memorial Health University Medical Center
- Pooler, GA
$53+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Memorial Health University Medical Center
- Bluffton, GA
$53+/hour
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