Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Westport, CT

Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$41.89/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Westport, CT is $41.89 per hour. This is 27% lower than the Connecticut average of $53.30.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Westport, CT compared to State and National Averages

$41.89/hour

Westport, CT

9% lower than the US average.

$53.30/hour

Connecticut

14% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Westport Compare to Other Cities

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Waterbury, Connecticut

$49/hour

This is 15% higher than the Westport average of $41.89.

Bristol, Connecticut

$53/hour

This is 21% higher than the Westport average of $41.89.

Middletown, Connecticut

$53/hour

This is 21% higher than the Westport average of $41.89.

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

Danbury, Connecticut pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Stamford, Connecticut ($57) and Bridgeport, Connecticut ($56). Danbury, Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Westport, CT average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Danbury, Connecticut pays 42% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Danbury, Connecticut$59$61
Stamford, Connecticut$57$57
Bridgeport, Connecticut$56$57

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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