Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$54.71/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in North Carolina is $54.71 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $51.14.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$54.71/hour
North Carolina
7% higher than the US average.
$51.14/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Waynesville, North Carolina pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($56) and Asheville, North Carolina ($55). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $55 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $56 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $55 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $51 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($50) and Georgia ($49). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $55 per hour — Virginia pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $56 | $59 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $47 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $44 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region ($44) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($40). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $55 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $58 |
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $44 | $44 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $44 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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