Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Morganton, NC

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Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$49.90/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Morganton, NC is $49.90 per hour. This is equal to the North Carolina average

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Morganton, NC compared to State and National Averages

$49.90/hour

Morganton, NC

2% lower than the US average.

$49.70/hour

North Carolina

2% lower than the US average.

$50.79/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Morganton Compare to Other Cities

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Hickory, North Carolina

$43/hour

This is 17% lower than the Morganton average of $49.90.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$54/hour

This is 7% higher than the Morganton average of $49.90.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 4% higher than the Morganton average of $49.90.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Burlington, North Carolina pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($54). For comparison, the Morganton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 100% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$54	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$50	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$43	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Morganton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$48

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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