Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
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.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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Assistant Nurse Manager - Stepdown
- Christian Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$84K-128K/year
Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU Stepdown
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Centerpoint Medical Center
- Independence, MO
$43-44/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Lee's Summit Medical Center
- Lees Summit, MO
$42-43/hour
PCU RN
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
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