Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Wichita, KS

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Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$43.54/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Wichita, KS is $43.54 per hour. This is equal to the Kansas average

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Wichita, KS compared to State and National Averages

$43.54/hour

Wichita, KS

11% lower than the US average.

$43.60/hour

Kansas

10% lower than the US average.

$48.12/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Wichita Compare to Other Cities

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Olathe, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 33% lower than the Wichita average of $43.54.

Lenexa, Kansas

$55/hour

This is 21% higher than the Wichita average of $43.54.

Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 9% higher than the Wichita average of $43.54.

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

Lenexa, Kansas pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Overland Park, Kansas ($48) and Wichita, Kansas ($44). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Wichita, KS average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 27% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lenexa, Kansas	$55	$59
Overland Park, Kansas	$48	$59
Wichita, Kansas	$44	$59
Kansas City, Kansas	$33	$44
Olathe, Kansas	$33	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Wichita?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Wichita, KS average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$45	$45

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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