Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, VA

Q: What cities in Virginia pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Culpeper is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 19% higher than the average pay for Surgical Stepdown Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Alexandria, paying up to $53/hr, Fort Belvoir, paying up to $53/hr, and Warrenton, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$32.33/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Salem, VA is $32.33 per hour. This is 10% lower than the Virginia average of $35.55.

Last updated on November 19, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Salem, VA compared to State and National Averages

$32.33/hour

Salem, VA

23% lower than the US average.

$35.55/hour

Virginia

12% lower than the US average.

$39.71/hour

United States

How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Hickory, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 1% lower than the Salem average of $30.32.

Morganton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 1% lower than the Salem average of $30.32.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is equal to the Salem average

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA Capital Division	$32	$32

Last updated on November 19, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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