Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, VA
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$32.33/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Salem, VA is $32.33 per hour. This is 72% lower than the Virginia average of $55.55.
Last updated on November 19, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Salem, VA compared to State and National Averages
$32.33/hour
Salem, VA
38% lower than the US average.
$55.55/hour
Virginia
20% higher than the US average.
$44.71/hour
United States
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
Hickory, North Carolina
$53/hour
This is 9% higher than the Salem average of $48.48.
Morganton, North Carolina
$47/hour
This is 2% lower than the Salem average of $48.48.
Richmond, Virginia
$44/hour
This is 11% lower than the Salem average of $48.48.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Ashburn, Virginia pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Herndon, Virginia ($59) and Reston, Virginia ($59). Ashburn, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $32 per hour — Ashburn, Virginia pays 89% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburn, Virginia | $61 | $63 |
| Herndon, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Reston, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $51 | $56 |
| Salem, Virginia | $48 | $52 |
| Richmond, Virginia | $44 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Salem?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 29% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $42 |
Last updated on November 19, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- LewisGale Medical Center
- Salem, VA
$37-55/hour
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- LewisGale Medical Center
- Salem, VA
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