Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$39.94/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in North Carolina is $39.94 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $40.17.

Last updated on May 22, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$39.94/hour

North Carolina

1% lower than the US average.

$40.17/hour

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina$100$100
Chapel Hill, North Carolina$43$50
Raleigh, North Carolina$41$51
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Georgia$37$37
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm$40$40
UNC Health$37$42

Last updated on May 22, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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