Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$51.60/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse is $51.60 per hour. This is 13% higher than the nursing US average of $44.71.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Surgical Stepdown Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$51.60/hour
13% higher than the nursing US average.
$44.71/hour
United States
Where do Surgical Stepdown Nurses get paid the most?
California pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $77 per hour, followed by Massachusetts ($71) and Minnesota ($61). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $98. For comparison, the national average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $52 per hour — California pays 50% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $77 | $98 |
| Massachusetts | $71 | $81 |
| Minnesota | $61 | $70 |
| Wisconsin | $60 | $69 |
| Delaware | $58 | $61 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| New York | $55 | $75 |
| Alaska | $55 | $59 |
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Virginia | $53 | $59 |
| New Hampshire | $52 | $53 |
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
| Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| Illinois | $50 | $54 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Arizona | $48 | $53 |
| Oklahoma | $47 | $53 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Ohio | $45 | $51 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Utah | $43 | $50 |
| Vermont | $42 | $42 |
| Florida | $42 | $51 |
| Arkansas | $41 | $42 |
| Michigan | $40 | $48 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs?
Tenet North Cal pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $71 per hour, followed by Community Medical Centers ($68) and Adventist Health ($67). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $117. For comparison, the national average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $52 per hour — Tenet North Cal pays 39% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet North Cal | $71 | $74 |
| Community Medical Centers | $68 | $68 |
| Adventist Health | $67 | $83 |
| Tenet Desert | $63 | $68 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | $58 | $75 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $53 | $53 |
| UW Health | $50 | $50 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $117 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $46 | $48 |
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $46 | $48 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse Career Guide
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Go to the guideTop Surgical Stepdown Nurse Jobs
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- Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Clovis Community Medical Center
- Clovis, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$75-97/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Del Sol Medical Center
- Sunland Park, NM
$72+/hour
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- Socorro, TX
$62-72/hour
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- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$61-77/hour
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