Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Richardson, TX

Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$36.89/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Richardson, TX is $36.89 per hour. This is 40% lower than the Texas average of $51.68.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Richardson, TX compared to State and National Averages

$36.89/hour

Richardson, TX

21% lower than the US average.

$51.68/hour

Texas

13% higher than the US average.

$44.71/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Richardson Compare to Other Cities

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Round Rock, Texas

$57/hour

This is 36% higher than the Richardson average of $36.89.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

$32/hour

This is 15% lower than the Richardson average of $36.89.

Cedar Park, Texas

$35/hour

This is 6% lower than the Richardson average of $36.89.

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

Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. Round Rock, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Richardson, TX average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 63% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas$60$60
Euless, Texas$60$60
Prosper, Texas$60$60
Plano, Texas$58$60
Round Rock, Texas$57$61
Austin, Texas$57$61
Houston, Texas$54$61
What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Richardson?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. For comparison, the Richardson, TX average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 33% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$49$49

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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