Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$40.39/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse is $40.39 per hour. This is 4% higher than the nursing US average of $38.80.
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Surgical Stepdown Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
Salaries for Surgical Stepdown Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$40.39/hour
4% higher than the nursing US average.
$38.80/hour
United States
Where do Surgical Stepdown Nurses get paid the most?
Where do Surgical Stepdown Nurses get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $77 | $95 |
| California | $73 | $94 |
| Massachusetts | $61 | $66 |
| New York | $60 | $77 |
| New Mexico | $49 | $55 |
| Connecticut | $48 | $48 |
| Maryland | $47 | $49 |
| Pennsylvania | $47 | $58 |
| North Carolina | $45 | $46 |
| Alaska | $44 | $59 |
| Georgia | $43 | $53 |
| Nevada | $42 | $57 |
| Ohio | $42 | $50 |
| Missouri | $42 | $54 |
| Arizona | $42 | $47 |
| Oklahoma | $41 | $53 |
| Michigan | $41 | $46 |
| New Hampshire | $40 | $52 |
| Colorado | $38 | $40 |
| Texas | $36 | $50 |
| Virginia | $33 | $38 |
| Utah | $33 | $43 |
| Kansas | $32 | $36 |
| Florida | $32 | $35 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $33 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet North Cal | $84 | $108 |
| Adventist Health | $65 | $72 |
| Community Medical Centers | $65 | $65 |
| Tenet Desert | $60 | $60 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $52 | $53 |
| UW Health | $49 | $50 |
| Pyramid Consulting | $46 | $46 |
| St. Luke's Health System | $46 | $48 |
| Baylor Scott & White Health | $45 | $45 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $43 | $47 |
Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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