Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Norcross, GA

Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$46.90/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Norcross, GA is $46.90 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Georgia average of $48.66.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Norcross, GA compared to State and National Averages

$46.90/hour

Norcross, GA

1% lower than the US average.

$48.66/hour

Georgia

3% higher than the US average.

$47.37/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Norcross Compare to Other Cities

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Cartersville, Georgia

$52/hour

This is 9% higher than the Norcross average of $46.90.

Athens, Georgia

$33/hour

This is 42% lower than the Norcross average of $46.90.

Macon, Georgia

$32/hour

This is 46% lower than the Norcross average of $46.90.

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

Columbus, Georgia pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $162 per hour, followed by Cartersville, Georgia ($52) and Newnan, Georgia ($51). Columbus, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the Norcross, GA average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — Columbus, Georgia pays 246% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Columbus, Georgia$162$180
Cartersville, Georgia$52$53
Newnan, Georgia$51$53
Conyers, Georgia$51$53

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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