Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$56.88/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Wisconsin is $56.88 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $51.50.

Last updated on October 10, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Wisconsin compared to National Averages

$56.88/hour

Wisconsin

9% higher than the US average.

$51.50/hour

United States

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

Only Madison, Wisconsin reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $62 per hour. Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $57 per hour — Madison, Wisconsin pays 9% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin$62$65
How does the pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Wisconsin compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Michigan ($52) and Illinois ($50). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $57 per hour — Missouri pays 9% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Missouri$52$62
Michigan$52$61
Illinois$50$54
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Wisconsin?

UW Health pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($45). For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $57 per hour — UW Health pays 11% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
UW Health$50$50
CoreMedical Group Perm$45$45

Last updated on October 10, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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