Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Port St. Lucie, FL

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Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$32.73/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Port St. Lucie, FL is $32.73 per hour. This is 9% lower than the Florida average of $35.53.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Port St. Lucie, FL compared to State and National Averages

$32.73/hour

Port St. Lucie, FL

54% lower than the US average.

$35.53/hour

Florida

42% lower than the US average.

$50.37/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Port St. Lucie Compare to Other Cities

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Brandon, Florida

$44/hour

This is 25% higher than the Port St. Lucie average of $32.73.

Tampa, Florida

$34/hour

This is 3% higher than the Port St. Lucie average of $32.73.

Bradenton, Florida

$39/hour

This is 16% higher than the Port St. Lucie average of $32.73.

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

Clearwater, Florida pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Brandon, Florida ($44) and Orange Park, Florida ($43). Clearwater, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Port St. Lucie, FL average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Clearwater, Florida pays 41% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Clearwater, Florida	$46	$48
Brandon, Florida	$44	$45
Orange Park, Florida	$43	$45
Kissimmee, Florida	$43	$47
Trinity, Florida	$42	$45
Gainesville, Florida	$41	$46

What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Port St. Lucie?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. For comparison, the Port St. Lucie, FL average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$34	$34

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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