Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Brevard, NC

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$41.54/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Brevard, NC is $41.54 per hour. This is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of $50.39.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Brevard, NC compared to State and National Averages

$41.54/hour

Brevard, NC

22% lower than the US average.

$50.39/hour

North Carolina

1% lower than the US average.

$50.67/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Brevard Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 29% lower than the Brevard average of $41.54.

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 28% higher than the Brevard average of $41.54.

Asheville, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 21% higher than the Brevard average of $41.54.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

Burlington, North Carolina pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($53). For comparison, the Brevard, NC average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 141% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$53	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$53	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$48	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44
Hickory, North Carolina	$43	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$42	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Brevard?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Brevard, NC average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$48

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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