Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Phoenix, AZ

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Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$49.66/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Phoenix, AZ is $49.66 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Arizona average of $48.80.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Phoenix, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$49.66/hour

Phoenix, AZ

10% higher than the US average.

$48.80/hour

Arizona

8% higher than the US average.

$44.71/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities

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El Paso, Texas

$36/hour

This is 39% lower than the Phoenix average of $49.66.

Salt Lake City, Utah

$48/hour

This is 3% lower than the Phoenix average of $49.66.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

$32/hour

This is 55% lower than the Phoenix average of $49.66.

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

Phoenix, Arizona pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Glendale, Arizona ($45). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Phoenix, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour, roughly in line with Phoenix, Arizona.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona	$50	$53
Glendale, Arizona	$45	$46

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

Only Tenet-AZ Region reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $43 per hour. For comparison, the Phoenix, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Tenet-AZ Region pays 13% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet-AZ Region	$43	$43

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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