Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$53.45/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $53.45 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Missouri average of $51.99.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages
$53.45/hour
Saint Louis, MO
15% higher than the US average.
$51.99/hour
Missouri
13% higher than the US average.
$45.24/hour
United States
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities
Dickson, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 65% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.52.
Bowling Green, Kentucky
$46/hour
This is 12% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.52.
Nashville, Tennessee
$36/hour
This is 41% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.52.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $53 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 4% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $52 | $62 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?
Only BJC HealthCare reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. BJC HealthCare also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $53 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 23% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BJC HealthCare | $41 | $47 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Assistant Nurse Manager - Stepdown
- Christian Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$84K-128K/year
Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU Stepdown
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$36-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
PCU RN
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
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