Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$43.94/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Kentucky is $43.94 per hour. This is 17% lower than the US average of $51.57.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$43.94/hour
Kentucky
17% lower than the US average.
$51.57/hour
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Only Bowling Green, Kentucky reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Bowling Green, Kentucky pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | $46 | $46 |
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($54) and Missouri ($52). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Virginia pays 26% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $56 | $59 |
| North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Missouri | $52 | $62 |
| Illinois | $50 | $54 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Kentucky?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $44 | $46 |
Last updated on November 14, 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
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Bowling Green, KY
$46+/hour
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