Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$39.03/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Hilton Head, SC is $39.03 per hour. This is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of $38.75.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Hilton Head, SC compared to State and National Averages

$39.03/hour

Hilton Head, SC

24% lower than the US average.

$38.75/hour

South Carolina

25% lower than the US average.

$48.57/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Hilton Head Island Compare to Other Cities

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Charleston, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 11% higher than the Hilton Head Island average of $39.03.

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 11% higher than the Hilton Head Island average of $39.03.

Athens, Georgia

$33/hour

This is 18% lower than the Hilton Head Island average of $39.03.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Charleston, South Carolina pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Mount Pleasant, South Carolina ($44) and Summerville, South Carolina ($42). Charleston, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Hilton Head, SC average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Charleston, South Carolina pays 13% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Charleston, South Carolina$44$47
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina$44$44
Summerville, South Carolina$42$44
Beaufort, South Carolina$39$39
What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Hilton Head Island?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. For comparison, the Hilton Head, SC average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$39$39

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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