The median Surgical Stepdown Nurse salary is $60.43 per hour, or $125,694 per year, based on 30 job postings across 3 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$60.43
Median hourly
$125,694
Annual salary
$49-$78
Pay range
3
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Surgical Stepdown Nurse earns $60.43/hr, with most posted roles landing between $53.72 and $64.42/hr.
Recent posted pay is steady, with the last 30 days showing stable movement versus the prior period.
Compare locations before accepting an offer, especially when travel stipends or weekend differentials are included.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
Stable
Current median: —/hr
Prior period: $57.42/hr
Job openings
-100%
— recent postings
Previous period: 20 postings
Daily pay signal
$57.42/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Surgical Stepdown Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is holding steady across recent listings at about —/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$49.39
$102,731/yr
Median
$60.43
$125,694/yr
Top earners
$78.26
$162,781/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Mar 2026Current | $57.42/hr | 20 |
Jan 2026 | $78.61/hr | 5 |
Dec 2025 | $60.96/hr | 5 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
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~$55.26
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~$70.80
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~$57.87
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~$66.67
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~$72.01
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~$69.36
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~$57.22
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Estimated from national data
~$64.92
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Estimated from national data
~$65.07
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Estimated from national data
~$70.30
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Estimated from national data
~$63.05
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~$71.38
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Estimated from national data
~$59.15
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Estimated from national data
~$70.27
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Estimated from national data
~$59.24
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Estimated from national data
~$63.57
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Estimated from national data
~$55.77
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Estimated from national data
~$67.01
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Estimated from national data
~$73.62
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Estimated from national data
~$67.42
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Estimated from national data
~$59.50
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7 postings · 7 companies
$78.22
$77-$80
Estimated from national data
~$73.46
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Estimated from national data
~$73.49
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Estimated from national data
~$55.68
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14 postings · 12 companies
$52.99
$50-$58
Estimated from national data
~$66.47
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Estimated from national data
~$55.00
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Estimated from national data
~$63.91
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Estimated from national data
~$68.24
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Estimated from national data
~$58.34
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Estimated from national data
~$66.26
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Estimated from national data
~$60.87
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Estimated from national data
~$68.41
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Estimated from national data
~$57.02
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Estimated from national data
~$55.98
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9 postings · 9 companies
$61.04
$60-$62
Estimated from national data
~$59.66
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Estimated from national data
~$55.74
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Estimated from national data
~$71.35
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Estimated from national data
~$71.22
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Estimated from national data
~$72.28
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Estimated from national data
~$60.67
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Estimated from national data
~$69.08
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Estimated from national data
~$56.77
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Estimated from national data
~$63.00
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Estimated from national data
~$58.89
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Estimated from national data
~$66.21
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Estimated from national data
~$66.30
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Estimated from national data
~$65.48
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Estimated from national data
~$54.82
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Stepdown Rn | 14 | $52.99/hr |
| Stepdown Medical-surgical Rn | 9 | $61.04/hr |
| Rn Stepdown Surgical Imcu | 5 | $78.61/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Surgical Stepdown Nurse salary is $60.43 per hour, or $125,694 annually. Pay ranges from $49.39/hr (10th percentile) to $78.26/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 30 job postings, the highest paying states for Surgical Stepdown Nurses include Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Missouri. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 30 Surgical Stepdown Nurse job postings across 3 states, from 25 different healthcare employers.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse pay is currently stable. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates have remained relatively stable.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $3.99 to $17.83 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse pay varies by location based on cost of living, local demand, and facility type. Urban areas typically pay more but have higher living costs.
Entry-level Surgical Stepdown Nurses typically earn around $49.39 to $53.72 per hour ($102,731 to $111,738 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $60.43/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 30 active postings with listed compensation for Surgical Stepdown Nurse. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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