Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$64.26/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Massachusetts is $64.26 per hour. This is 20% higher than the US average of $51.57.

Last updated on March 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages

$64.26/hour

Massachusetts

20% higher than the US average.

$51.57/hour

United States

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

Only Lowell, Massachusetts reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. Lowell, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $64 per hour — Lowell, Massachusetts pays 28% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lowell, Massachusetts$46$71
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?

New York pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by New Hampshire ($51) and Pennsylvania ($50). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $64 per hour — New York pays 6% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New York$61$69
New Hampshire$51$53
Pennsylvania$50$50
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $69 per hour, followed by Tenet Massachusetts ($53). For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $64 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$69$69
Tenet Massachusetts$53$53

Last updated on March 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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