Step-Down nurse pay
$97,779median posted offer#256 of 379 specialties
Read from 46 live Step-Down postings that state pay — 2% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $84k
- 25th percentile
- $92k
- 75th percentile
- $105k
- 90th percentile
- $120k
Where does your pay sit in Step-Down?
Checked against 46 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $84k
- 25th percentile
- $92k
- 75th percentile
- $105k
- 90th percentile
- $120k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Where Step-Down pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | $105,120 | $106k | 5 |
| 2 | Ohio | $98,721 | $101k | 5 |
| 3 | North Carolina | $93,581 | $101k | 9 |
| 4 | Georgia | $92,936 | $110k | 5 |
What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing rolesEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
- Offer in hand?Review an offerTurn it into a full-year number, see what it's worth where you'd live, and compare offers side by side.
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- CommunityAsk nurses what they really take homeDifferentials, ratios, and the offer nobody posts. Bring your number and compare notes.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Step-Down nurses make?
- Across 46 live Step-Down postings that state pay, the median offer is $97,779 a year. The middle half runs $92,162–$105,120, and the top 10% start at $120,373.
- Does Step-Down pay more than nursing overall?
- Step-Down ranks #256 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 2% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Step-Down nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 Missouri ($105,120), #2 Ohio ($98,721), #3 North Carolina ($93,581). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.