Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$50.09/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Missouri is $50.09 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $48.76.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$50.09/hour

Missouri

3% higher than the US average.

$48.76/hour

United States

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

Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Missouri average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $50 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 3% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$51$62
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Kansas ($44) and Oklahoma ($41). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Missouri average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $50 per hour — Wisconsin pays 14% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Wisconsin$57$59
Kansas$44$47
Oklahoma$41$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Missouri?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by BJC HealthCare ($41). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Missouri average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$42$51
BJC HealthCare$41$47

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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