Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Long Island City, NY
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$44.85/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Long Island City, NY is $44.85 per hour. This is 35% lower than the New York average of $60.68.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Long Island City, NY compared to State and National Averages
$44.85/hour
Long Island City, NY
8% lower than the US average.
$60.68/hour
New York
20% higher than the US average.
$48.32/hour
United States
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Queens Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Queens Compare to Other Cities
Plattsburgh, New York
$34/hour
This is 31% lower than the Queens average of $44.85.
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is 37% lower than the Queens average of $44.85.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 15% lower than the Queens average of $44.85.
What cities in New York pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Manhattan, New York pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Brooklyn, New York ($45). Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Long Island City, NY average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 22% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Brooklyn, New York | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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