Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Savannah, GA

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Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$39.79/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Savannah, GA is $39.79 per hour. This is 22% lower than the Georgia average of $48.66.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Savannah, GA compared to State and National Averages

$39.79/hour

Savannah, GA

12% lower than the US average.

$48.66/hour

Georgia

8% higher than the US average.

$44.71/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Savannah Compare to Other Cities

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Bluffton, South Carolina

$33/hour

This is 21% lower than the Savannah average of $39.79.

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

$39/hour

This is 2% lower than the Savannah average of $39.79.

Beaufort, South Carolina

$39/hour

This is 2% lower than the Savannah average of $39.79.

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

Columbus, Georgia pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $162 per hour, followed by Newnan, Georgia ($52) and Fayetteville, Georgia ($52). Columbus, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the Savannah, GA average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Columbus, Georgia pays 308% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Columbus, Georgia	$162	$180
Newnan, Georgia	$52	$53
Fayetteville, Georgia	$52	$53
Augusta, Georgia	$50	$53
Atlanta, Georgia	$50	$53
Decatur, Georgia	$47	$48
Savannah, Georgia	$40	$42

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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