Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$1,988/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,988 per week. This is 10% lower than the US average of $2,195.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on 958 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,988/week

Hickory, NC

10% lower than the US average.

$2,195/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Shelby, North Carolina

$1,943/week

This is 3% higher than the Hickory average of $1,885.

Boone, North Carolina

$2,115/week

This is 11% higher than the Hickory average of $1,885.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$2,038/week

This is 7% higher than the Hickory average of $1,885.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Hendersonville, North Carolina pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,273 per week, followed by Washington, North Carolina ($2,268) and Concord, North Carolina ($2,198). Greenville, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,968. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $1,988 per week — Hendersonville, North Carolina pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,273$2,470
Washington, North Carolina$2,268$2,268
Concord, North Carolina$2,198$2,547
Greenville, North Carolina$2,168$2,968

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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