Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$33.03/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $33.03 per hour. This is 58% lower than the Missouri average of $52.28.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$33.03/hour

Kansas City, MO

38% lower than the US average.

$52.28/hour

Missouri

13% higher than the US average.

$45.44/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Lee's Summit, Missouri

$33/hour

This is 36% lower than the Kansas City average of $44.71.

Independence, Missouri

$44/hour

This is 2% lower than the Kansas City average of $44.71.

Wichita, Kansas

$55/hour

This is 19% higher than the Kansas City average of $44.71.

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

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($45) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($33). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $33 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 56% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$45	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$33	$44

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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