Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Portsmouth, NH

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Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$50.28/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Portsmouth, NH is $50.28 per hour. This is 16% higher than the New Hampshire average of $42.34.

Last updated on October 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Portsmouth, NH compared to State and National Averages

$50.28/hour

Portsmouth, NH

8% higher than the US average.

$42.34/hour

New Hampshire

9% lower than the US average.

$46.18/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 25% lower than the Portsmouth average of $50.28.

Salem, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 1% lower than the Portsmouth average of $50.28.

Columbus, Ohio

$33/hour

This is 53% lower than the Portsmouth average of $50.28.

What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Hampton, New Hampshire pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Portsmouth, New Hampshire ($50) and Dover, New Hampshire ($47). Nashua, New Hampshire has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Portsmouth, NH average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Hampton, New Hampshire pays 5% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Hampton, New Hampshire	$53	$53
Portsmouth, New Hampshire	$50	$53
Dover, New Hampshire	$47	$47
Nashua, New Hampshire	$46	$71

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. For comparison, the Portsmouth, NH average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$50	$50

Last updated on October 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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