Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Massachusetts
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.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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- MetroWest Medical Center - Framingham Union Hospital
- Framingham, MA
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- MetroWest Medical Center - Framingham Union Hospital
- Framingham, MA
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-73/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- MetroWest Medical Center - Framingham Union Hospital
- Framingham, MA
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-73/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-71/hour
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