Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Winston-Salem, NC
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$44.38/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC is $44.38 per hour. This is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of $49.70.
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Winston-Salem, NC compared to State and National Averages
$44.38/hour
Winston-Salem, NC
10% lower than the US average.
$49.70/hour
North Carolina
2% higher than the US average.
$48.90/hour
United States
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Winston-Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Winston-Salem Compare to Other Cities
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is 35% lower than the Winston-Salem average of $44.38.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 14% higher than the Winston-Salem average of $44.38.
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 28% higher than the Winston-Salem average of $44.38.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Waynesville, North Carolina pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Morganton, North Carolina ($48) and Hickory, North Carolina ($43). For comparison, the Winston-Salem, NC average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 31% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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