Medical Surgical LPN Salary Guide: North Carolina

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Average Medical Surgical LPN Salary

$28.47/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical LPN in North Carolina is $28.47 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $27.56.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical LPN salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$28.47/hour

North Carolina

3% higher than the US average.

$27.56/hour

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Medical Sugical LPNs?

Asheville, North Carolina, Hendersonville, North Carolina, and Black Mountain, North Carolina pay Medical Surgical LPNs the most, all averaging $23 per hour. Asheville, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $29. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $28 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina, Hendersonville, North Carolina, and Black Mountain, North Carolina pay 20% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina	$23	$29
Hendersonville, North Carolina	$23	$29
Black Mountain, North Carolina	$23	$29

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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