Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Lorton, VA

Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$56.59/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Lorton, VA is $56.59 per hour. This is 19% higher than the US average of $45.61.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Lorton, VA compared to State and National Averages

$56.59/hour

Lorton, VA

19% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Lorton Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

Richmond, Virginia

$44/hour

Hopewell, Virginia

$51/hour

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

Herndon, Virginia pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Reston, Virginia ($57) and Hopewell, Virginia ($51). Herndon, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Virginia average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $57 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 5% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Herndon, Virginia$59$62
Reston, Virginia$57$59
Hopewell, Virginia$51$56
Salem, Virginia$50$52
Fairfax, Virginia$49$59

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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