Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

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Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$51.59/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $51.59 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Missouri average of $50.09.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$51.59/hour

Saint Louis, MO

6% higher than the US average.

$50.09/hour

Missouri

3% higher than the US average.

$48.49/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 32% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.58.

Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 8% lower than the Saint Louis average of $51.58.

Lenexa, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 8% higher than the Saint Louis average of $51.58.

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

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Lee's Summit, Missouri ($45) and Kansas City, Missouri ($39). 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 $52 per hour, roughly in line with Saint Louis, Missouri.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$45	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

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 $52 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 20% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare	$41	$47

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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