Stepdown nurse pay
$138,414median posted offer#35 of 379 specialties
Read from 29 live Stepdown postings that state pay — 45% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $100k
- 25th percentile
- $122k
- 75th percentile
- $150k
- 90th percentile
- $150k
Where does your pay sit in Stepdown?
Checked against 29 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $100k
- 25th percentile
- $122k
- 75th percentile
- $150k
- 90th percentile
- $150k
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 Stepdown pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $150,342 | $150k | 13 |
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.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Stepdown nurses make?
- Across 29 live Stepdown postings that state pay, the median offer is $138,414 a year. The middle half runs $122,205–$150,342, and the top 10% start at $150,342.
- Does Stepdown pay more than nursing overall?
- Stepdown ranks #35 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 45% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Stepdown nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 California ($150,342). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.