Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI

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Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$60.45/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Madison, WI is $60.45 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of $56.88.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages

$60.45/hour

Madison, WI

16% higher than the US average.

$56.88/hour

Wisconsin

11% higher than the US average.

$50.67/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$36/hour

This is 73% lower than the Madison average of $61.43.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 20% lower than the Madison average of $61.43.

Independence, Missouri

$47/hour

This is 29% lower than the Madison average of $61.43.

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

Only Madison, Wisconsin reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $61 per hour. Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $60 per hour — Madison, Wisconsin pays 2% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin	$61	$65

What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Madison?

Only UW Health reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $60 per hour — UW Health pays 17% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UW Health	$50	$50

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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