Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$38.16/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Tennessee is $38.16 per hour. This is 34% lower than the US average of $51.14.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$38.16/hour
Tennessee
34% lower than the US average.
$51.14/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Springfield, Tennessee ($42) and Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $38 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 16% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $44 | $45 |
| Springfield, Tennessee | $42 | $42 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($55) and Pennsylvania ($50). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $38 per hour — Virginia pays 46% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $56 | $59 |
| North Carolina | $55 | $58 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Tenet Memphis ($34). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $38 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $42 |
| Tenet Memphis | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- TriStar Summit Medical Center
- Hermitage, TN
$43-45/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- NorthCrest Medical Center
- Springfield, TN
$40-42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
- Lebanon, TN
$40+/hour
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