Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: New Jersey
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$57.46/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in New Jersey is $57.46 per hour. This is 15% higher than the US average of $48.59.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages
$57.46/hour
New Jersey
15% higher than the US average.
$48.59/hour
United States
What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Englewood, New Jersey and Wayne, New Jersey pay Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, both averaging $45 per hour. Englewood, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Englewood, New Jersey and Wayne, New Jersey pay 22% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
| Wayne, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in New Jersey 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 Jersey average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — New York pays 6% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $61 | $69 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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