Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$49.73/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Illinois is $49.73 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $51.14.
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$49.73/hour
Illinois
3% lower than the US average.
$51.14/hour
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Only Belleville, Illinois reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Belleville, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Illinois average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $50 per hour — Belleville, Illinois pays 1% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville, Illinois | $50 | $58 |
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Missouri ($52) and Michigan ($52). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Illinois average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $50 per hour — Wisconsin pays 14% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $57 | $59 |
| Missouri | $52 | $62 |
| Michigan | $52 | $61 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($45) and Patterns Hiring - Perm ($44). Medical Solutions Direct Hire has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Illinois average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $50 per hour — Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $48 | $48 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $45 | $48 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $44 | $44 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Intermediate Care RN
- Alton Memorial Hospital
- Alton, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$32-48/hour
Acute and Intermediate Med/Surg RN
- Memorial Hospital Belleville
- Belleville, IL
- Sign-On Bonus
$30-47/hour
Intermediate Care RN
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Bloomington, IL
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$34-51/hour
Stepdown Registered Nurse
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Bloomington, IL
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$34-51/hour
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