Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: New Hampshire
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$42.34/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in New Hampshire is $42.34 per hour. This is 15% lower than the US average of $48.51.
Last updated on February 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in New Hampshire compared to National Averages
$42.34/hour
New Hampshire
15% lower than the US average.
$48.51/hour
United States
What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Nashua, New Hampshire ($46) and Derry, New Hampshire ($46). Nashua, New Hampshire has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $42 per hour — Portsmouth, New Hampshire pays 23% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, New Hampshire | $52 | $53 |
| Nashua, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Derry, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
| Salem, New Hampshire | $46 | $71 |
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in New Hampshire compare to nearby states?
New York pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($50). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $42 per hour — New York pays 43% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $61 | $69 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in New Hampshire?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($43). For comparison, the New Hampshire average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $42 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $43 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $43 | $43 |
Last updated on February 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Portsmouth Regional Hospital
- Portsmouth, NH
$49-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Parkland Medical Center
- Derry, NH
$30-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Parkland Medical Center
- Sandown, NH
$43-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Parkland Medical Center
- Strafford, NH
$43-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Parkland Medical Center
- Barrington, NH
$43-53/hour
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