Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$46.53/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Texas is $46.53 per hour. This is 5% lower than the US average of $48.76.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$46.53/hour

Texas

5% lower than the US average.

$48.76/hour

United States

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

Little Elm, Texas and Euless, Texas pay Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, both averaging $60 per hour, ahead of Prosper, Texas ($53). For comparison, the Texas average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $47 per hour — Little Elm, Texas and Euless, Texas pay 29% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas$60$60
Euless, Texas$60$60
Prosper, Texas$53$60
Houston, Texas$51$54
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Arizona ($44) and Kansas ($44). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Texas average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $47 per hour — Missouri pays 8% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Missouri$50$58
Arizona$44$52
Kansas$44$47
Oklahoma$41$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Texas?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX ($38) and The Hospitals of Providence ($37). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Texas average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $47 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$44$51
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX$38$38
The Hospitals of Providence$37$37

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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