Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Utah
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$43.96/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Utah is $43.96 per hour. This is 17% lower than the US average of $51.55.
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Utah compared to National Averages
$43.96/hour
Utah
17% lower than the US average.
$51.55/hour
United States
What cities in Utah pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Salt Lake City, Utah pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Sandy, Utah ($34) and Draper, Utah ($34). Salt Lake City, Utah also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Utah average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Salt Lake City, Utah pays 10% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, Utah | $48 | $50 |
| Sandy, Utah | $34 | $45 |
| Draper, Utah | $34 | $45 |
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Utah compare to nearby states?
California pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $82 per hour, followed by Oregon ($72) and Colorado ($55). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $95. For comparison, the Utah average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — California pays 87% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $82 | $95 |
| Oregon | $72 | $74 |
| Colorado | $55 | $61 |
| Arizona | $48 | $52 |
| New Mexico | $34 | $34 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Utah?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $34. For comparison, the Utah average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 25% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $33 | $34 |
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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