What are the main factors that influence a Registered Nurse Stepdown's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Registered Nurse Stepdown's salary?

A Registered Nurse Stepdown's salary grows with experience: starting around $81,927 for beginners, reaching about $83,938 at mid-level, and approach $87,133 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Registered Nurse Stepdown?

Registered Nurse Stepdown salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Registered Nurse Stepdown roles are District of Columbia $99,508, California $99,131, Massachusetts $97,810. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Registered Nurse Stepdown roles make?

Salaries for Registered Nurse Stepdown level roles vary by specialization: Registered Nurse Surgical Stepdown: $106,380; Traveling Registered Nurse: $105,500; Registered Nurse Charge Nurse: $103,354; Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown: $97,425; Telemedicine Registered Nurse: $96,733.

Registered Nurse Stepdown Salary in Delaware

How much does a Registered Nurse Stepdown make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Registered Nurse Stepdown in Delaware is $91,015 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, a Registered Nurse Stepdown's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,530
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,982 to $100,707
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,669

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Registered Nurse Stepdown Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,707	$8,392	$1,937	$48
Average	$91,015	$7,585	$1,750	$44
25th Percentile	$82,982	$6,915	$1,596	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Registered Nurse Stepdown Salaries

A Registered Nurse Stepdown's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Registered Nurse Stepdown Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Registered Nurse Stepdown's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,927
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,263
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,938
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,920
Expert (over 8 years): $87,133

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Registered Nurse Stepdown	$81,927
Intermediate Level Registered Nurse Stepdown	$82,263
Senior Level Registered Nurse Stepdown	$83,938
Specialist Level Registered Nurse Stepdown	$86,920
Expert Level Registered Nurse Stepdown	$87,133

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How Do Registered Nurse Stepdown Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Registered Nurse Stepdowns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $99,508.
California: $99,131.
Massachusetts: $97,810.

District of Columbia $99,508 California $99,131 Massachusetts $97,810 Washington $97,450 New Jersey $97,414 Alaska $97,288 Connecticut $96,048 New York $95,545

Hawaii $93,936 Rhode Island $93,181 Maryland $92,669 Minnesota $91,968 Colorado $91,698 Illinois $91,608 Oregon $91,267 Delaware $91,015

New Hampshire $90,857 Virginia $90,503 Pennsylvania $89,469 Nevada $88,948 North Dakota $88,777 Michigan $88,508 Wisconsin $88,409 Vermont $88,211

Texas $87,663 Maine $87,627 Arizona $87,573 Ohio $87,510 Georgia $86,683 Indiana $86,270 Wyoming $86,189 Utah $86,063

Iowa $86,009 Kansas $85,578 Louisiana $85,452 North Carolina $85,407 Missouri $85,389 Florida $85,038 Montana $84,850 Nebraska $84,670

Kentucky $84,571 South Carolina $84,212 Tennessee $83,987 Idaho $83,897 New Mexico $83,241 Oklahoma $83,097 Alabama $82,567 South Dakota $81,677

Arkansas $81,192 West Virginia $80,931 Mississippi $80,149

Top Paying Cities for Registered Nurse Stepdowns

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $90,605
Little Creek: $91,269
Magnolia: $91,137

Lincoln, DE $90,605 Little Creek, DE $91,269 Magnolia, DE $91,137 Milford, DE $90,835 Marydel, DE $90,985 Millsboro, DE $90,225 Millville, DE $90,364 Milton, DE $90,521

Nassau, DE $90,586 Ocean View, DE $90,349 Rehoboth Beach, DE $90,523 Seaford, DE $90,574 Selbyville, DE $90,199 Smyrna, DE $91,331 Viola, DE $90,911 Woodside, DE $91,155

Bear, DE $90,945 Newark, DE $90,911 Claymont, DE $91,097 Delaware City, DE $91,002 Hockessin, DE $90,903 Kirkwood, DE $90,985 Middletown, DE $91,020 Montchanin, DE $90,923

New Castle, DE $90,937 Odessa, DE $91,065 Port Penn, DE $91,126 Rockland, DE $90,932 Saint Georges, DE $90,991 Townsend, DE $91,131 Winterthur, DE $90,943 Lewes, DE $90,556

Wilmington, DE $90,907 Dover, DE $91,269 Dover Afb, DE $90,788 Bethany Beach, DE $90,254 Bethel, DE $90,347 Bridgeville, DE $90,560 Camden Wyoming, DE $91,012 Cheswold, DE $91,239

Clayton, DE $91,242 Dagsboro, DE $90,191 Delmar, DE $90,046 Ellendale, DE $90,319 Felton, DE $90,828 Fenwick Island, DE $90,211 Frankford, DE $90,053 Frederica, DE $90,918

Georgetown, DE $90,157 Greenwood, DE $90,575 Harbeson, DE $90,253 Harrington, DE $90,713 Hartly, DE $90,995 Houston, DE $90,584 Kenton, DE $91,246 Laurel, DE $90,103

Yorklyn, DE $90,930

Registered Nurse Stepdown Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Registered Nurse Stepdown's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$82,982

Average $91,015/year

$100,707

$6,915

Average $7,585/month

$8,392

$1,596

Average $1,750/week

$1,937

$40

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,707	$8,392	$1,937	$48
Average	$91,015	$7,585	$1,750	$44
25th Percentile	$82,982	$6,915	$1,596	$40

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