Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Nashville, TN

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Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$33.02/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Nashville, TN is $33.02 per hour. This is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of $37.14.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$33.02/hour

Nashville, TN

53% lower than the US average.

$37.14/hour

Tennessee

36% lower than the US average.

$50.60/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities

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Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 9% higher than the Nashville average of $36.03.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 15% lower than the Nashville average of $36.03.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 8% higher than the Nashville average of $36.03.

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

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $33 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 37% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee	$45	$45
Springfield, Tennessee	$42	$42
Hendersonville, Tennessee	$40	$40
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Murfreesboro, Tennessee	$39	$40
Chattanooga, Tennessee	$39	$39
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $33. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $33 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$33	$33

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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